“Pecatonica Paddle”
Saturday, May 27th @ 10 a.m.
(Rain date - May 28)
Help keep the Pecatonica River a fun and enjoyable destination for all
Invasive species are a major threat to Wisconsin’s wetlands and waterways. What you do locally can make a difference in preventing their spread. Pecatonica Pride Producer-led Watershed Association and Southwest Badger RC&D are seeking interested and adventuresome folks to enjoy a paddle on the beautiful Pecatonica River. Participants will learn to identify aquatic invasive species such as Purple loosestrife, Rusty crayfish, Japanese hop, and other threats to that degrade our precious river resources, and what can be done about it.
Canoes (Aluminium or Fiberglass) with safety vests will be available to rent at $15 each or you may bring your own canoe/kayak.
Event Location: Meeting location is at River Road Boat Landing. We will paddle down to Argyle (approximately 2 1/2 hours). All participants should RSVP at the number below. In the event of inclement weather the rain date is May 28th, same time, same location.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Don Barrette, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, at don.barrette@swbadger.org, or leave a message at (608) 348-7110. Please include your name, e-mail, phone #, the number of people in your party, and whether or not you want to rent a canoe.
Sponsored by: Southwest Badger Resource, Conservation and Development Council and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Water Resources Management Division.
Press release
Poster for the event
Mentors needed for beginning livestock farmers in Wisconsin
DODGEVILLE, WI – A program to connect beginning and experienced livestock farmers for farmer-to-farmer training in Southwest Wisconsin begins March 1, 2017. “The one-year program helps new farmers get started on their own on rented land under the guidance of an experienced farmer” says Robert Bauer, Program Director for Southwest Badger RC&D.
The program is called the Mentorship Program for Future Livestock Farmers. The program builds on existing resources like the Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers at the University of Wisconsin and the Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Broker Project to help recent graduates start farming independently.
The kickoff is scheduled for March 4, 2017 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Clyde Community Center, 6281 State Road 130, Avoca, Wisconsin, where the Program Director will host an orientation for current and prospective participants in the program. The Grazing Broker will provide training on how to negotiate pasture rental. And participants are invited to bring a side dish to share for a potluck supper. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative. The event is free and open to the public but RSVP is required at 608-732-1202 by March 1st.
Click here to read the news release about the program.
Click here for a flier about the potluck and orientation.
The program is called the Mentorship Program for Future Livestock Farmers. The program builds on existing resources like the Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers at the University of Wisconsin and the Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Broker Project to help recent graduates start farming independently.
The kickoff is scheduled for March 4, 2017 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Clyde Community Center, 6281 State Road 130, Avoca, Wisconsin, where the Program Director will host an orientation for current and prospective participants in the program. The Grazing Broker will provide training on how to negotiate pasture rental. And participants are invited to bring a side dish to share for a potluck supper. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative. The event is free and open to the public but RSVP is required at 608-732-1202 by March 1st.
Click here to read the news release about the program.
Click here for a flier about the potluck and orientation.
Southwest Badger expands services for landowners
Landowners in SW Wisconsin can now go online to request technical and onsite assistance for invasive species, forestry, and grazing from Southwest Badger RC&D.
According to Gene Hausner, Board Chair of Southwest Badger and resident of Spring Green, “Southwest Badger has many grant programs available to assist landowners. Now, folks who don’t qualify for a specific program have a streamlined process to get help while covering our costs to provide service. We are proud of serving the community as a non-profit with low overhead costs relative to local government.”
More information on services available, location of service, pricing, and sign-up is available at http://www.swbadger.org/services or call 608-348-7110.
Click here to read the news release about the program.
According to Gene Hausner, Board Chair of Southwest Badger and resident of Spring Green, “Southwest Badger has many grant programs available to assist landowners. Now, folks who don’t qualify for a specific program have a streamlined process to get help while covering our costs to provide service. We are proud of serving the community as a non-profit with low overhead costs relative to local government.”
More information on services available, location of service, pricing, and sign-up is available at http://www.swbadger.org/services or call 608-348-7110.
Click here to read the news release about the program.
Sites Selected for Grazing Demonstrations
The grazing demonstration sites will be rented at reduced rates to beginning livestock producers. A total of 118 acres will be available to rent. The sites will also host educational events. Rental fees generated by the project will be invested in grazing education and implementation of grazing best management practices in Southwest Wisconsin. The project is funded by a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Contact Robert Bauer at 608-732-1202 or robert.bauer@swbadger.org for more information.
Serving Southwest Wisconsin
Welcome to Southwest Badger Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, Inc. Southwest Badger RC&D is a conservation organization serving Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, LaCrosse, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon counties. Our mission is to implement natural resource conservation, managed growth, and sustainable rural economic development in our area. Our vision is to be an incubator for innovative, economic, and sustainable use of natural resources in the Southwest Badger RC&D area. We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization based in Platteville, Wisconsin. Please click on the Contact Us link above for more information.
Southwest Badger RC&D is one of seven RC&D councils in Wisconsin. Each of these RC&D Councils is committed to improving Wisconsin's economy while conserving its rich resources.
Southwest Badger RC&D is one of seven RC&D councils in Wisconsin. Each of these RC&D Councils is committed to improving Wisconsin's economy while conserving its rich resources.
- Presentations from the February 7th Whole Farm Planning Workshop - click here
- 2017 Tree Shelter Order Form - click here
Help support natural resource conservation and economic development in southwest Wisconsin. Donations to Southwest Badger RC&D Council are welcome at any time of the year. If you would like your donation to go towards a specific program, please note the program in the "add special instruction to seller" section. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
All programs and services of Southwest Badger RC&D Council are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or political beliefs.
