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On Saturday, November 22, Capitol Water Trails hosted its final cleanup of the 2025 season with a productive workday along the Koshkonong Creek. The five-person volunteer crew gathered at Badger Farms before heading to their worksite on N. Jargo Road, near the bridge on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail.

The volunteer team represented a strong partnership among local conservation groups. Two members came from the Friends of the Koshkonong Creek, two from the Maunesha River Alliance, and Steve represented Capitol Water Trails. Together, they tackled one of the area’s most pressing issues: a large debris blockage that had accumulated near the bridge.

The clog, made up of several massive logs and layers of bark that fell a large cottonwood tree, had severely impeded the creek’s natural flow. The obstruction caused duckweed to flourish, led to the formation of a floating island, and forced excess water into surrounding fields. The crew worked diligently to clear the blockage and restore the creek’s flow with the help of a skidsteer. In addition, they removed invasive honeysuckle and buckthorn trees to promote the return of native vegetation.

With this successful cleanup, Capitol Water Trails officially concluded its scheduled events for 2025. However, organizers noted that additional workdays may be scheduled if weather conditions remain favorable.

Community members interested in future volunteer opportunities are encouraged to reach out by messaging Capitol Water Trails through their page. Every cleanup effort helps protect and restore local waterways—strengthening the natural beauty and ecological health of the region for years to come.

Our 2025 schedule is complete!
The much-awaited Capitol Water Trails schedule for this spring, summer, and fall has been finalized.

CWT beefed up its 2025 workload by scheduling 24 volunteer workdays (18 last year). The volunteer organization will help make a difference on five different watersheds over the next nine months. Please think about volunteering with Capitol Water Trails and the area watershed groups that improve our natural resources for all to enjoy. Besides work clothes and gloves, all equipment such as chainsaws, canoes, & PFDs will be provided.
Contact Steve Falter at [email protected] or message this page for more information.

- Mar 22 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - Blaschka Dam (132 Hubbell St.) - Marshall - Maunesha River Alliance

- Apr 5 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - Castle Creek Conservancy (900 S. Division St.) - Waunakee

- Apr 12 - 9am-1pm - Starkweather Creek - Olbrich Park Boat Launch (3401 Atwood Ave.) - Madison - Friends of Starkweather Creek

- Apr 26 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - Whisper's Roadhouse (50 Hwy 19) - Waterloo - Maunesha River Alliance

- May 3 - 10pm-1pm - Yahara River - Veterans Park (North Main St.) - DeForest - Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters

- May 10 - 9am-1pm - Koshkonong Creek - Badger Farms (1682 Co Rd BB) - Deerfield

- May 17 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- May 31 - 9am-1pm - Koshkonong Creek - Badger Farms (1682 Co Rd BB) - Deerfield

- June 14 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - Four Corners Downtown Waterloo - Waterloo

- June 21 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- July 12 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- July 19 - 9am-1pm - Koshkonong Creek - Badger Farms (1682 Co Rd BB) - Deerfield

- July 26 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - Firemen's Park (500 Park Ave.) - Waterloo

- Aug 9 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- Aug 16 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - TBA - Marshall/Waterloo

- Aug 23 - 9am-1pm - Koshkonong Creek - Badger Farms (1682 Co Rd BB) - Deerfield

- Sept 6 - 9am-1pm - Koshkonong Creek - Badger Farms (1682 Co Rd BB) - Deerfield

- Sept 13 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- Sept 20 - 10am-1pm - Yahara River - Veterans Park (North Main St.) - DeForest

- Oct 4 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- Oct 11 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - TBA - Marshall/Waterloo

- Nov 1 - 9am-1pm - Six Mile Creek - TBA - Waunakee

- Nov 15 - 9am-1pm - Maunesha River - Blaschka Dam (132 Hubbell St.) - Marshall

- Nov 22 - 9am-1pm - Koshkonong Creek - Badger Farms (1682 Co Rd BB) - Deerfield

If you'd like to make a donation to our 100% volunteer campaign, please follow the link on our website: https://kindest.com/146221-2021-capitol-water-trails-campaign

You can also send a Check or Money Order to
Capitol Water Trails LTD
3806 Atwood Ave. Madison WI 53714
A 501 (C) 3 tax deductible non-profit Fed EIN 39-1967559

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