The Upper Fox River basin is located in east-central Wisconsin. It includes all of Marquette County. Portions of Adams, Calumet, Columbia, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago and Waushara counties make up the remainder of the basin. The total area of…
The Upper Chippewa basin is located in west-central and northwestern Wisconsin. The mainstem Chippewa River is formed by the confluence of the West Fork Chippewa River (rising from the 14,500 acre Chippewa Lake, southeastern Bayfield County) and…
Clear, cold and deep, Lake Superior - the largest expanse of freshwater in the world - forms Wisconsin's north coast. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the Lake Superior basin provides this site about fisheries, forests, wildlife,…
The St. Croix basin is a special area of the state. Its abundant streams, lakes and wetlands, rich forests and farmlands, wildlife and fisheries make this a popular recreational destination and location for living. The River begins in Upper St.…
The rivers, lakes, groundwater and lands in the Sheboygan River basin sustain a wide range of plant and animal life as well as offer wide range of quality. From the natural and agricultural rural areas to the urban and urbanizing areas, one thing…
The Root-Pike basin is located in portions of four counties; contains (entirely or portions of) 10 cities, eight towns and eight villages; and is home to about 300,000 people. The basin is divided into five watersheds: Pike Creek - Kenosha, Pike…
The rivers, lakes, groundwater and lands in the Milwaukee River basin sustain a wide range of plant and animal life. From the seemingly untouched areas within the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest to the areas near cities challenged…
The Lower Wisconsin River basin drains approximately 4,940 square miles of south-central and southwestern Wisconsin. The basin includes the Wisconsin River from the Castle Rock Flowage dam to its confluence with the Mississippi River near Prairie du…
The Rock River basin covers over 3,700 square miles and is located in the south-central part of Wisconsin. The basin's natural resources are the legacy of the last period of Wisconsin glaciation. Many Native American tribal peoples lived here…
The Lower Fox River basin is located in northeastern Wisconsin and encompasses the following counties: Brown, Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago. The 638 square mile (1,654 square kilometers) drainage basin is bordered by the Twin Door Kewaunee basin…