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.
Upcoming Events
Bird collisions
April 24, 6:00 pm Bird collisions. Andy Paulios, DNR ornithologist; Coordinator, Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative.
Milton Township Hall (23 First St, Milton, WI)
The public is welcome!
Latest News
Supreme Court to address water level issue
February 23, 2012: The Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to review the Appellate Court decision that denied the Rock Koshkonong Lake District's request to increase lake levels.
Slow-no-wake
January 12th, 2012: By a unanimous vote, the Rock County Board approved an ordinance that sets a countywide slow/no wake standard at 7.5 feet in the north part of the Rock River and at 6.5 feet in the south part, with the dividing line at the Indianford dam.
This keeps the slow/no wake level at 7.5 feet, rather than the increase to 9.0 feet requested by the RKLD.
The ordinance will improve the situation for boaters because the level is a county-wide standard. Also, boaters can look at the US Geological Survey (USGS) website to see what the level is at the gauge on Lake Koshkonong near Newville (the gauge is at Bingham's point), and know whether slow/no wake is in effect. It takes effect at levels above 777.5 feet.
WI Court of Appeals rules in favor of DNR and LKWA
July 21, 2011: The Wisconsin Court of Appeals rules in favor of the DNR and LKWA, denying the Rock Koshkonong Lake District's request to increase lake levels. Read the decision
What You Need To Know About New Pier Regulations
September 12, 2010: This article (offsite), published in September 2010 by the Axley Brynelson law firm, helps clear up some common misconceptions about the upcoming pier regulations that take effect April 1, 2011 in Wisconsin.
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)
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.
We welcome everyone who shares our passion for protecting the wetlands. Join us today.