Field Forum: Paddling and Policy - 50 years of the Clean Water Act on the Wisconsin River

At the time of the 1972 passage of the Clean Water Act (CWA), few water bodies in Wisconsin needed clean up more than the Wisconsin River. Often called America’s hardest working river, the Wisconsin River Valley in the 1970s hosted a heavy concentration of pulp and paper mills, along with no less than 26 hydro-electric dams between Lake Tomahawk and Prairie Du Sac.
On this afternoon flatwater paddling trip between Brokaw and Wausau, we’ll combine leisurely paddling with some rich riverbank discussions about the history of the CWA and its implementation in Wisconsin with our trip leaders Bob Martini, Todd Ambs, and Denny Caneff - all experienced paddlers and longtime river champions.
Please note trip participants should have basic paddling experience and will be expected to bring their own kayaks or canoes. Refreshments after the paddle will be provided, please plan to eat lunch before the trip or at Wausau on the Water.
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