This is the introductory article from our summer 2018 WaterWays newsletter. Download a PDF of the full Newsletter. Community, Conversations & Taking Action Together By Raj Shukla There is no shortage of inspiration at River Alliance of Wisconsin. We exist to protect and restore... Read More
Metallic mining continues to be a major topic and threat to the waters of Wisconsin. Thankfully, many people have been writing elected officials, speaking at hearings and writing letters to the editor. River Alliance of Wisconsin is proud to be a part of such a dedicated coalition of groups and... Read More
The last few months have been active for the Back 40 Mine proposal. Communities continue to pass resolutions against the proposed Back 40 project and sulfide mining. There are now seven counties, two towns, two cities, dozens of tribal governments and intertribal organizations, environmental,... Read More
This is the introductory article from our winter 2018 WaterWays newsletter. Download a PDF of the full Newsletter. Heroes of the Public Trust By Raj Shukla I paddled the Namekagon River and Milwaukee River last year because of something called the Public Trust Doctrine. For those not... Read More
Recently, a blockage in the city of Wausau’s sanitary sewer lines resulted in the discharge of an estimated 3.7 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Wisconsin River, via a safety overflow bypass—a device designed for just such an event. The discharge began on January 19 and... Read More