PARTNERSHIPS

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The Central Wisconsin Nature Foundation manages the Twin Lakes Nature Preserve, owned by the Wisconsin River Power Company, leased to the Town of Rome, and operated under agreement by the CWNF.  Wisconsin River Power Company (WRPCO) operates two hydroelectric plants, Petenwell and Castle Rock, on the Wisconsin River. http://www.wisconsinriverpower.com.  http://townofrome.com.

The Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS) was formed in 2007 by citizens interested in helping take care of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes, both impoundments on the Wisconsin River.  PACRS works with conservation groups, local and state governments, business owners and landowners along these lakes and the Wisconsin River in Adams, Juneau and Wood Counties. Membership is open to anyone interested in restoring the health of these waters.  http://www.pacrs.org

CWSAC is a group of lake and river groups, conservation districts, conservation organization and individuals concerned with the protection and sustainability of the ground and surface waters of Central Sands area in Wisconsin using science-based decision-making.  http://centralsandswater.org

Choose to Reuse allows citizens to bring in items they no longer want that are in good working order so that someone else can use them.  There is generally no charge for this kind of “recycling” which helps keep objects out of landfills or trash dumps and promotes sustainability.  Objects exchanged depend on what a particular group has decided to accept, but generally will not include paint, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.  For more information, contact pongratzta@yahoo.com.

Firewise is a national program open to communities to encourage neighbors and groups to work together and take action to prevent wildfire and related losses. The program includes information on how to reduce fire risk, wildfire risk assessments, developing an action plan, outreach and education on wildfires.  For more information, contact dtrudeau@wctc.net

Monarch City USA is another designation directed at wildlife habitat, especially butterflies.  Founded in Washington state in 2015, the organizations work with communities to support monarch butterflies in many ways, like planting milkweed and nectar plants to encourage monarchs (and other pollinators and butterflies) and raising and releasing monarchs.  For more information, contact Patt Pisellini at patt74@wctc.net