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Jim Fossum has served as River Alliance of Wisconsin’s hydroelectric relicensing consultant for 18 years. According to Jim, hydroelectric dams can have a profound impact on a river. Hydroelectric dams can make power. They can also disrupt a river’s flow, the path of traveling fish,... Read More
Asking folks to volunteer their time on a Saturday morning in summer is a big ask. Yet once again, dedicated water lovers braved the heat and showed up in force across the state to help find aquatic invasive species during the 10th annual Snapshot Day! On August 19th, 145 participants... Read More
Gary Besaw is the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Food Systems of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, a tribe whose true name is Kaeyas Mamacitawak, which means “the Ancient Ones” or “the Ancient Movers.” Gary has served as tribal chair for several terms. You... Read More
From 1998 to 2002, Todd Ambs served as the Executive Director of River Alliance of Wisconsin. Before his recent retirement, Todd was the Deputy Secretary of the DNR. He has had many career achievements including being the lead negotiator for the State of Wisconsin during the... Read More
On August 26, River Alliance of Wisconsin supporters gathered in Baraboo to learn about successful local efforts to remove dams and restore a free-flowing Baraboo River. We welcomed 19 paddlers who enjoyed the flowing water, saw some wildlife, and used their balancing skills to navigate... Read More
