The Sauk River is an amazing ecosystem. A wide variety of plants and animals call this habitat home. At the Sauk River Watershed District, our mission is to protect and improve our water resources now and for future generations. Join the Sauk River Watershed District to learn about this wonderful waterway. In this session, we’ll explore how land, water, and ecosystems are all connected—and why it matters to you. This course will be held via teams. A link will be sent prior to the class.

Spring really isn’t that far away. Discover how small changes in landscaping can make a big impact on water quality, native habitat, and pollinator health. This class will look into ways to restore shorelines, create pollinator-friendly lawns, and utilize rain gardens to filter runoff while supporting wildlife. Whether you’re looking to replace traditional turf with native plants, improve shoreline resilience, or attract beneficial insects, this session will present some environmentally friendly alternatives. This course will be held via teams. A link will be sent prior to the class.

We like ice on our lakes for fishing but not on are driveways causing slipping. The most common technique to get rid of it is using salt, but the overapplication of salt is causing pollution problems in our waterbodies. Chloride is a pollutant that’s almost impossible to remove onceit’s in a lake or stream. Road and sidewalk safety is a must, but it doesn’t have to come at the price of good water quality. Join us to learn about the chloride problem and how you can make a difference. This course will be held via teams. A link will be sent prior to the class.