Welcome to the Lake Koshkonong Wetland Association!
Our mission is to protect the existing wetlands on Lake Koshkonong and Rock River and to promote the life of natural plants, fish, birds, and other wildlife in the basin.
Next Meeting
Implementation Planning for Rock River Recovery
Our next meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on February 23, 2010 at the Milton Town Hall (23 First St, Milton, WI). Jim Congdon, Rock River Basin Supervisor, will be talking about the latest efforts to improve the Rock River Basin.
The public is welcome!
Latest News
Lake Koshkonong Water Level Decision Announced
May 12, 2008: Rock County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Dillon has affirmed the ruling of the Administration Law Judge to deny the request of the RKLD to raise the water levels of Lake Koshkonong. Read his decision...
The Wisconsin Wetlands Association has a nice summary of the water dispute.
Madison considers dropping Lake Mendota level
March 30, 2008 The Wisconsin State Journal has an article (offsite) about how Madison is considering lowering the level of Lake Mendota in an effort to save marshes and prevent flooding.
Wetland Plant Community Assessment Released
October, 2007: LKWA makes the final report available of its comprehensive vegetation survey and community quality assessment within wetlands adjacent to Lake Koshkonong. Download the wetland study (pdf)
LKWA Wins Award!
October 13, 2006: We received the Wisconsin Citizen-based Monitoring Program of the Year Award for 2006. Read more...
IBA Designation Achieved!
September 16, 2006: Today we held the official dedication of the Greater Lake Koshkonong Important Bird Area (IBA). Together with the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative (WBCI), we held a ceremony to recognize Lake Koshkonong and the surrounding area as an IBA. There were several speakers, including flutist Debra Towns (also a state Representative). The ceremony concluded with cake and a walk next to Lake Koshkonong, including the diverse habitats of a restored prairie, floodplain forest, and wet meadow. Read the press release... Go to our IBA page...
Water Level Controversy
The Rock-Koshkonong Lake District (RKLD) wants to increase the river and lake levels in an effort to improve boating and recreation. While we understand and sympathize with this desire, we are concerned about the potential adverse impacts to the more than 4000 acres of wetlands adjacent to the lake. Read more (offsite), or check out the library to review documents.
INVASION! Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Purple Loosestrife is perennial herb that is an aggressive invader of wetlands. Report any new sightings using the Purple Loosestrife Volunteer Watch Report at the WDNR's Purple Loosestrife page.
Check out our wildlife sightings page to see what's been spotted recently around Lake Koshkonong.
Have you see something cool? Tell us.
Attract more wildlife with our high quality wood duck and bluebird houses. Shipped right to your door or pick up at your convenience.
We welcome everyone who shares our passion for protecting the wetlands. Join us today.