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?...

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! isthmus.com/news/front-p...

In a victory for public health, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court affirmed our state's Spills Law.

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/

On Earth Day, eleven Gannett newspapers in Wisconsin featured our commentary on a proposed constitutional Green Amendment that could find broad, nonpartisan support.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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