Capitol Water Trails

06/29/2026

That was a long but productive day. Five volunteers set out on a workday paddle at the Token Creek Conservancy on Saturday, June 27. The goal was to paddle to Token Creek County Park and clear any obstructions in anticipation of the Mad City Paddlers' July 4 Picnic, Paddle, & Meeting. What should have been a three to four-hour excursion turned into a rigorous six-hour workday.

Steve from Capitol Water Trails was joined by four volunteers from two different watershed groups: Jared and Robert from the Mad City Paddlers, and Ryan and Jeff from the Maunesha River Alliance.

The skilled crew eliminated eight major blockages that would have otherwise required a portage, removed five smaller problem areas, widened existing paths, and improved numerous line-of-sight issues.

The workday illustrated the collaboration and shared purpose of the three volunteer organizations dedicated to caring for our environment and its vital watersheds.
Here is the Remaining CWT Workday Schedule
- July 11 - Maunesha River - 9am - Meet at the Cherry Ln. bridge in Marshall
- July 18 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at the Mill Rd. bridge in Waunakee
- August 1 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- August 15 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at Castle Creek Conservancy, 900 S. Division St., Waunakee
- September 5 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- September 26 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at Rex’s Innkeeper at 301 N. Century Ave in Waunakee
- October 17 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - TBA
- November 14 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - TBA
- November 21 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield

* ALL events subject to change. Email [email protected] or follow or contact us via our page.
To get involved or donate to Capitol Water Trails go our website at (www.capitolwatertrails.org/pages2026/volunteer-donate.html)

06/26/2026

Fun on the Maunesha River!

03/09/2026

The 2026 Capitol Water Trails work schedule has been announced! CWT looks forward to working with the fine people of the Maunesha River Alliance, the Friends of the Koshkonong Creek, the Friends of Six Mile Creek, and the Friends of the Token Creek Conservancy.

Please consider volunteering with Capitol Water Trails and the area watershed groups that improve our natural resources for all to enjoy. Please wear clothes and bring gloves. Waders are also handy. All other equipment, such as chainsaws, canoes, & PFDs, will be provided.

To donate to Capitol Water Trails, go to our website at (www.capitolwatertrails.org/pages2026/volunteer-donate.html)

Contact Steve Falter at [email protected] or message this page for more information.

2026 Capitol Water Trails Schedule
- March 7 - Maunesha River - 9am - Meet at dam off Hubbell St. in Marshall
- March 21 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- March 28 - Six Mile Creek/Creekside - 9am - Meet at S. Division St. in Waunakee
- April 11 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- April 18 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at the bridge on Woodland Dr in Waunakee
- May 2 - Maunesha River - 9am - Meet at Whisper’s Roadhouse at 50 WI Hwy 19 in Waterloo
- May 16 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at Waakizu Natural Area, 5650 Enchanted View Ln., Waunakee
- May 23 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- June 13 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at Waakizu Natural Area, 5650 Enchanted View Ln., Waunakee
- June 20 - Maunesha River - 9am - Meet at S. Monroe St in Waterloo
- June 27 - Token Creek - 9am - Meet at the Token Creek Conservancy at 6394 Portage Rd. in DeForest
- July 11 - Maunesha River - 9am - Meet at Firemen’s Park at 500 Park Ave. in Waterloo
- July 18 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at the Mill Rd. bridge in Waunakee
- August 1 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- August 15 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at Castle Creek Conservancy, 900 S. Division St., Waunakee
- September 5 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield
- September 26 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - Meet at Rex’s Innkeeper at 301 N. Century Ave in Waunakee
- October 17 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - TBA
- November 14 - Six Mile Creek - 9am - TBA
- November 21 - Koshkonong Creek - 9am - Meet at Badger Farms at 1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield

* ALL events subject to change. Email [email protected] or follow or contact us via our page.

Volunteer with Capitol Water Trails or donate to support waterway cleanups and stewardship—help fund equipment and keep rivers safe and navigable.

03/09/2026

We accomplished a lot on a dreary day in Marshall.
Next up for Capitol Water Trails is a workday at the Koshkonong Creek. Meet at Badger Farms (1682 Co. Rd. BB in Deerfield) if you are interested in helping.

01/29/2026

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01/29/2026

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11/24/2025

On Saturday, November 22, Capitol Water Trails hosted its final cleanup of the 2025 season with a productive workday along the Koshkonong Creek. The five-person volunteer crew gathered at Badger Farms before heading to their worksite on N. Jargo Road, near the bridge on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail.

The volunteer team represented a strong partnership among local conservation groups. Two members came from the Friends of the Koshkonong Creek, two from the Maunesha River Alliance, and Steve represented Capitol Water Trails. Together, they tackled one of the area’s most pressing issues: a large debris blockage that had accumulated near the bridge.

The clog, made up of several massive logs and layers of bark that fell a large cottonwood tree, had severely impeded the creek’s natural flow. The obstruction caused duckweed to flourish, led to the formation of a floating island, and forced excess water into surrounding fields. The crew worked diligently to clear the blockage and restore the creek’s flow with the help of a skidsteer. In addition, they removed invasive honeysuckle and buckthorn trees to promote the return of native vegetation.

With this successful cleanup, Capitol Water Trails officially concluded its scheduled events for 2025. However, organizers noted that additional workdays may be scheduled if weather conditions remain favorable.

Community members interested in future volunteer opportunities are encouraged to reach out by messaging Capitol Water Trails through their page. Every cleanup effort helps protect and restore local waterways—strengthening the natural beauty and ecological health of the region for years to come.