Local Groups
Wisconsin
Bad Axe Watershed Stewards
Formed through Wisconsin’s Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program, this group unites farmers, conservationists, and community members to promote sustainable land and water practices. Their efforts include streambank restoration, cover cropping, nutrient management, and flood mitigation, often in partnership with the Valley Stewardship Network.
Valley Stewardship Network
Staying true to their mission of “Connect to Protect,” this group is committed to collaboration among landowners, farmers, municipalities, conservation groups, and other stakeholders across regional watersheds.
2023| Devils Creek Watershed
A stark difference between the upper and lower part of the watershed forces this group to think outside the box and pursue two major approaches.
2024 | Valley Stewardship Network – Coon Creek & Neighboring Watersheds
VSN has supported the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council by helping develop a 9 Key Element Watershed Plan and advancing farmer-led conservation efforts in the region. This work also includes leadership training, water quality monitoring, and expanded stewardship practices to protect Coon Creek and surrounding watersheds.
Coon Creek Community Watershed Council
This community-led group was formed after the 2021 flood to unite local residents, farmers, and professionals around flood and climate resilience. They use research and data to guide conservation, land management, and education efforts to build a healthier, more resilient watershed through collaboration and innovation.
Friends of Trempealeau Lakes
Friends of Trempealeau Lakes aims to manage invasive aquatic plants and reduce nitrogen entering three natural, spring-fed lakes adjacent to the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin, to improve water quality and recreational value.
Yahara Pride Farms
Yahara Pride Farms is a farmer-led, not-for-profit organization working to improve soil and water quality. We strive to help advance new ideas and technology that balance water quality improvement with farm sustainability and profitability.
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil – Healthy Water
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil – Healthy Water is composed of farmers from Dodge County who work together to educate other farmers on conservation methods. Our mission is to improve our community’s soil and water through conservation practices and education. News & Stories Growing Grassroots Change Who is Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil…
Shell Lake-Yellow River Farmer Led Watershed Council
Working as a non-profit organization to improve soil health and water quality through outreach, education, and conservation practices that improve sustainable agriculture.
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