Lower Sugar River Watershed Association

Lower Sugar River Watershed Association The LSRWA is a nonprofit, grassroots organization formed in 2011 to serve as a public forum to advocate for protection of watershed natural resources.

The Lower Sugar River Watershed Association (LSRWA) is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to empowering citizens with experience and knowledge to steward land and water resources in the Lower Sugar River Watershed. Formed in 2011, in partnership with its long established sister organization the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association (USRWA), LSRWA was created for people who care abou

t and enjoy the Sugar River and the rich, productive landscapes of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The rolling hills and valleys that surround the river and its tributary streams form our watershed and connect us to each other and to the land. The natural assets of our watershed—the deep agricultural soils, forest and wetland habitats, aquatic environments, and wildlife—sustain our lives, and are integral to our regional economy and culture. We believe these assets benefit from our watershed community’s collective stewardship, now and into the future. We all have a stake in abundant and high quality water resources!

Join the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council and the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association for a field trip on July 18! ...
06/04/2026

Join the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council and the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association for a field trip on July 18!

We’ll tour a private property undergoing a prairie and woodland restoration, and we’ll hear from the landowners about their use of prescribed fire in that process. 🔥

This will be a great opportunity to learn about how to conduct prescribed burns on private lands, and how to work with other landowners to do so sustainably and cost-effectively.

Register today at Fire Effects Field Tour
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Take a look at our panel of experts that will be leading classes at LSRWA’s 2026 Bioblitz! 🌿Our experts come from a rang...
05/29/2026

Take a look at our panel of experts that will be leading classes at LSRWA’s 2026 Bioblitz! 🌿

Our experts come from a range of amazing organizations including; Upper Sugar River Watershed Association, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bombus, RES, Lower Sugar River Watershed Association, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW-Madison, and Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy!

🦐 Aquatic Invasives: Grace
🔭 Astronomy: Pat & Craig
🦇 Bats: Pat
🦆 Birds: Craig & Quentin
🌿 Botany: Matt & Susan
🐝 Bumble Bees: Maggie
🦋 Dragonflies: Bob
🌾 Easy Terrain Botany: John
🐟 Fish/Macros: Camille & Marco
🌻 Native Plant Workshop: Bombus
📓 Nature Journaling: Amelia

Take a look at the full schedule below and register today!

Register: www.lsrwa.org/bioblitz ..

Healthy watersheds support an incredible variety of life. 🌎 From native plants and pollinators to frogs, birds, and fish...
05/27/2026

Healthy watersheds support an incredible variety of life. 🌎 From native plants and pollinators to frogs, birds, and fish, biodiversity plays an important role in keeping our waterways clean, balanced, and resilient.

Every species is connected, and protecting watershed habitats helps entire ecosystems thrive. 🌾

Learn more about biodiversity at the 2026 Bioblitz! Register today ➡️ www.lsrwa.org/bioblitz ..

Join us for our 2026 Bioblitz on Saturday, June 13th, at Three Waters Reserve! 🌿🦋Hosted by our Field Station Team and pa...
05/20/2026

Join us for our 2026 Bioblitz on Saturday, June 13th, at Three Waters Reserve! 🌿🦋

Hosted by our Field Station Team and partners, this FREE one-day event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, discover, and document the incredible biodiversity within our watershed.

No experience? No problem! Whether you’re an experienced naturalist or simply curious about the outdoors, everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the natural world around you. 💚

What to expect:
🌱 Guided field forays at Three Waters Reserve, Sugar River Retreat, and Headgates Park
🎨 NEW activities including Easy Terrain Botany, Nature Journaling, self-led nature bingo, and interactive nature activities
🥪 A Bioblitz Lunch & Learn: From Golf Course to Wild Refuge
🍽 Lunch and Dinner tickets available for purchase
💧 Light refreshments and water provided throughout the day

Learn more and register at: www.lsrwa.org/bioblitz

We look forward to exploring with you! 🌎
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Save the date for LSRWA’s Annual Meeting on August 1st! More details and information to come. 📆..
05/18/2026

Save the date for LSRWA’s Annual Meeting on August 1st! More details and information to come. 📆..

Please meet the new and improved www.lsrwa.org! We are so excited to share our new website! 🌱Here you can learn more abo...
05/13/2026

Please meet the new and improved www.lsrwa.org! We are so excited to share our new website! 🌱

Here you can learn more about the importance of watersheds, find our upcoming events, and more information on volunteering, classes, and citizen science projects!

Stay in the know by subscribing to our email list today! 💧 www.lsrwa.org..

This we are talking about Soil Assets! 🌱Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy watershed.More than just “dirt,” ...
05/07/2026

This we are talking about Soil Assets! 🌱

Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy watershed.

More than just “dirt,” soil is a living system made up of minerals, organic matter, air, water, and billions of microorganisms. A single teaspoon can contain as many microorganisms as there are people on Earth! 🔬

Healthy soil helps absorb and filter water, reduce runoff, and protect our waterways. When we care for our soil, we’re protecting our entire ecosystem, from the ground up. 🌳

Go to www.lsrwa.org/why-watersheds-matter and learn more about your watershed! ..

Kicking off our Annual Meeting! Stay tuned for a recap of this great day, and head to our story to follow along for the ...
08/23/2025

Kicking off our Annual Meeting! Stay tuned for a recap of this great day, and head to our story to follow along for the day!

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Brodhead, WI
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