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Empowering people to protect and restore water since 1993.

Sign up for our Word on the Stream newsletter at wisconsinrivers.org to get our news delivered to your inbox.
With all this summer rain, it's a good time to understand why beaches close due to blue-green algae blooms.

What are they, why do they happen, and how can we be safe while swimming in our rivers and lakes? DNR algae expert Gina LaLiberte explains.

Listen to the VMO Show: youtu.be/iHq-3dsdDBI?...
August 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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It's always cool to see our members get some front-page love from @isthmusmadison.bsky.social! This photo from @riveralliancewi.bsky.social's Fools' Floatilla was captured by local photographer Oberon Jagodinski, whose work we used in promotions for our 2024 Big Share!
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Behind the Isthmus cover: July 2025
Oberon Jagodinski’s drone shot of the Fools’ Flotilla features one of Madison’s fun summertime events from a dramatic angle.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In a victory for public health, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court affirmed our state's Spills Law.
Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with environmental interests on the cleanup of 'forever chemicals'
The Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed a law that is key to allowing the state to require the cleanup and remediation of hazardous chemicals.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Fools' Flotilla is back on June 15! This flash mob on Madison’s Yahara River is a celebration of community and urban waterways. The tradition of boating to the Marquette Waterfront Festival is now hosted by River Alliance of Wisconsin. Sign your boat and crew: wisconsinrivers.org/foolsflotilla/
May 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
On Earth Day, eleven Gannett newspapers in Wisconsin featured our commentary on a proposed constitutional Green Amendment that could find broad, nonpartisan support.
Green Amendment enshrines rights in constitution. This is popular on all sides. | Opinion
People in Wisconsin don’t have to wait for passage of a Green Amendment to make progress on protecting clean water and heritage of our natural spaces.
www.jsonline.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
BOAT RAFFLE: Generously donated by Eddyline and Rutabaga Paddlesports, this Eddyline Caribbean 14′ sit-on-top kayak could make your summer plans magic.

Proceeds benefit River Alliance of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin residents can by tickets online: wisconsinrivers.org/eddyline-boa...
March 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Madison Magazine included the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on March 20 at The Barrymore Theatre among its list of seven local film festivals to enjoy. We hope to see our Madison-area friends at our 16th annual event! Tickets are available on the Barrymore's website or at local ticket outlets.
7 upcoming film festivals and screenings in Madison
Even as the state legislature debates the addition of a state film office and production incentives, Madison's film scene thrives.
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March 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be more accessible than ever. Donate to River Alliance to get a link to watch the film festival at home between March 20-26. It's a great option for our statewide supporters or those who want films with closed captions: wisconsinrivers.org/wild-and-sce...
February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Especially in tumultuous times like these, Community Shares of Wisconsin and its local member nonprofits are standing up for a just society, clean environment, and strong democracy.
January 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
River Alliance of Wisconsin is proud to be among the Community Shares of Wisconsin member nonprofits working for social and environmental justice.

@commshareswi.bsky.social put together a starter pack of their member organizations that you can follow on Bluesky.
We've put together a starter pack so you can easily follow all CSW member nonprofits who are currently here with just a couple clicks! Be sure to check back as we'll continue to add to this as we see more members join up. go.bsky.app/LJZvQ3X
Community Shares of Wisconsin Member Nonprofits
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January 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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December 9, 2024 at 8:03 PM