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Thoughtful discussion generated at Sugar River Watershed Summit 2016
BRODHEAD — A community working together to improve water quality in the Sugar River is possible, but it is not going to be easy. This was the key message in “The Sugar River Watershed Summit 2016, Charting a Course to Clean Water,” sponsored by the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association(LSRWA)at its annual member meeting. The event was held on Saturday, April 9th at the Brodhead Library. A group of over 50 members and interested citizens learned that there are many variables that contribute to watershed health and ultimately, water quality. A number of farmers were present, including representatives from the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU). The expert speakers addressed the issues and gave examples of what can be done to improve the state of the watershed. There are a variety of different approaches to take when addressing water quality issues such as too much phosphorus or sediment entering the surface water. Water quality restoration
takes a long time. “It’s like driving a semi truckdown a long alleyway and having to stop and back it out,” explained Mark Riedel of theWisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Land management practices from years ago have an impact on current water quality. Likewise, impacts we make today may not be seen for many years to come. The following presentations were recorded and can be viewed on YouTube: “The State of Water Quality in the Sugar River Basin--Identifying Courtesy photo ‘Impaired Waters’” by Jim A panel shares information with LSRWA members and citizens. Amrhein of the WDNR;“Rock Farmers value this project by Wade Moder, Executive River Recovery—Making mit 2016.” Farmer-led watershed counbecause they are providing Director of the Upper Sugar Progress through Partnerships” by Mark Riedel of the cilsare one very effective way the leadership, they value the River Watershed Association, WDNR;“Water Quality Trad- to improve water quality. Tom shared communication, and and Scott Laeser, Water Quality ing—A New Idea for Munici- Quinn, Executive Director of they see a connection between Specialist of Clean Wisconsin. palities” by Andrew Skog-City the WFU, shared the story of soil health and water quality. They formed a panel to answer of Brodhead; and “Farmer-Led a coordinator going house-to- Word is getting out, and new questions and share expertise, Watershed Councils: Making it houseto talk with farmersab- farmer-led groups are forming. stories, and experiences. Several Green County superIf you are a farmer and would Happen in the Red Cedar River out the highly impaired Red Basin,” by Tom Quinn of the Cedar Watershed. This led to like more information about visors were in attendance: John the establishment of farmer- how to form your own group, Glynn, Dennis Everson, Betty WFU. On YouTube, enter the led watershed groups, a water contact Bethany Storm, Pro- Grotophorst, and newly elected search term, “Lower Sugar quality partnership between gram Director for the LSRWA, Erica Roth, as well as State River Watershed Association.” Baron and Dunn counties, at programdirector@lsrwa.org Representative Mark Spreitzer. Then, select from the playlist and a 10-year plan to improve or 630-770-8446. See SUMMIT, Page 3 “Sugar River Watershed Sum- water quality. The four speakers were joined
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