BECWA

04/15/2026

Join us on April 25 to learn about Featge Srpings!

Come anytime between 10-2 for exhibits and guided walks.

02/02/2026

Festge Springs is the life blood of Black Earth Creek, pumping massive amounts of clean, cold water
in to the creek, creating the world class fishing we have today.

If we want to maintain this wonderful natural resource, Festge Springs needs to remain healthy, both in water quality and quantity.

A housing development proposed in Cross Plains puts Festge Springs at risk.

Topf Wells from shares we are concerned.

Special thank you to Barry Adams from and Amber Arnold

11/03/2025

Huge thank you to and the Mazomaine Free Library for joining us in the creek!

We love being able to share the wonders of the creek, getting kiddos into waders, and learning all about native and invasive species.

Always remember to clean your boots!

10/28/2025

We had a blast in August wading in Black Earth Creek!

Join us again with the Black Earth Public Library, Mazomanie Free Library, and Rosemary Garfoot Public Library on Thursday, October 30 from 1-3pm as we wade and explore the Black Earth Creek at H.M. Zander Community Nature Park in Cross Plains with Stream Biologists and the Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA). Fun hands-on learning for the whole family!

10/28/2025

Join us for a fun day learning about Black Earth Creek!

It's almost time for Wading in Black Earth Creek! Join the Black Earth Public Library, Mazomanie Free Library, and Rosemary Garfoot Public Library on Thursday, October 30 from 1-3pm as we wade and explore the Black Earth Creek at H.M. Zander Community Nature Park in Cross Plains with Stream Biologists and the Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA). Fun hands-on learning for the whole family!

10/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual picnic! Always great to see those who love and care about our watershed and creek.

It was a beautiful day! We heard from Sara Shackleton about the history of their family’s improvements to Black Earth Creek near Mazomaine.

Head to our website (link in bio) to see how you can get involved!

07/11/2025

Save the date for our next Wading in Black Earth Creek event! On Friday, August 15 from 1-3pm join the Black Earth Public Library, Mazomanie Free Library, and Rosemary Garfoot Public Library as we wade and explore the Black Earth Creek with Stream Biologists and the Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (.wi). Interactive fun and hands-on learning for school age kids, teens, and adults! Parking is available at Salmo Pond (4809 Scherbel Road).