2011 Forum Presentations (PDFs)

April 14: Working with Farmers to Reduce Runoff

• Restoring Wetlands for Flood Control and Water Quality (3.4mb) -  Handouts (654kb)
• Understanding farmer perceptions and management choices for reducing runoff in two Rock River Basin watersheds (6.7mb) -  Handouts (322kb)
• Bringing Together Farmers, Landowners, Communities, Government and Scientists to Develop Creative Strategies to Reduce Runoff Pollution in Two Small Watersheds in Wisconsin and Illinois (3.0mb) -  Handouts (328kb)

 May 19: Targeting Water Quality Improvements

• Yahara CLEAN and the Yahara Lakes Legacy Partnership by Sue Josheff, WDNR ( 2.7mb)
• The challenges of mitigating impacts of development on water resources by Steve Gaffield, Montgomery Associates: Resource Solutions (1.9mb)
• A land trust’s journey using the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative to target improvements in the Lake Delavan Watershed  by Maggie Zoellner, Kettle Moraine Land Trust (1.2mb)

June 9: Whether Weather Changes will Impact the Rock.

• Understanding the effect of changing weather systems and how to protect our cities and farms from these impacts by Tim Asplund, WDNR (3.3mb)
• Climate Change, Shifting Land Use, and Urbanization: Challenges for Water Quality and Quantity by Adena Rissman (742kb  

September 14: Working with Land Owners on Water Quality Issues

• Pecatonica River Wisconsin Buffer Initiative (WBI) Pilot Project (4.37mb)
• Horicon and Fox River Comprehenisve Conservation Plan (1.82mb)

Wisconsin Water Star Webinars.

Municipal staff, elected officials, consultants, environmental groups and interested citizens can learn how to make significant positive impacts on their waterways by participating in the Wisconsin Water Star Webinars being held on Fridays July – September from 8:30 – 9:30am.  The webinars are free and will be archived for future viewing.  Topics include ordinances for natural lawns and rain gardens, using pervious pavement, salt and deicing strategies, using bioswales for greener streets, stream corridor improvements and non-regulatory approaches to water protection.  Download a flyer or brochure and register at: http://www.waterstarwisconsin.org/webinars.cfm.