Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

Working with the community to conserve and protect the beauty and health of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed.

Community Forest Campaign

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I Want To Help Secure The Community Forest Today!

UPDATE: This past Friday we celebrated a new gem on the Kinni! Because of over 100 donors, we were able to reach the fundraising goal of $500,000 and fully purchase and protect The Community Forest on the Kinni. It will be fully open to the public 365 days a year and we look forward to hearing about your adventures in the forest!

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) is launching a fundraising campaign to raise the money needed to purchase a key 40-acre, old growth forested parcel of land in the lower river canyon downstream of the City of River Falls. The parcel contains 1,500 feet of river frontage and includes the mouth of Rocky Branch. The purchase will connect the River Falls School Forest, which has been landlocked for years, to Glen Park and River Hills Park.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for KRLT, the community of River Falls, and the River Falls School District. “A purchase agreement has been signed with the JoAnn Ailport-Dreistadt Estate and we are excited to move forward with raising the funds needed to make the purchase of the property a reality,” states KRLT Executive Director, Charlene Brooks. Successfully securing this 40-acre community forest will enhance public access to the Kinnickinnic River, increase angler opportunities, protect Rocky Branch, provide space for environmental education, and expand recreation.

“We would like to thank the JoAnn Ailport-Dreistadt Estate and the School District of River Falls for their collaboration and for their commitment to making this beautiful forest accessible to the people of this community for generations to come,” shares KRLT Board President, Alison Page.

The Community Forest site is located in parcel A. Parcel B is the access road that will allow foot traffic only.

Interested in learning more about how you can be involved in this legacy project?  

715-425-5738 or info@kinniriver.org

KinniRiverCleanUp 2020

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Either long-standing or new, we at the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust value our important volunteers and the continued effort to steward and protect the Kinni. Thank you so much for serving through our annual KinniRiverCleanUp over the last 26 years.

COVID-19 and the impacts its having on your communities are vast and we recognize that our collective day-to-day has changed. As a result, we are modifying this year’s event to promote our environment, while keeping each other safe.

Rather than an organized gathering this year, we encourage you this Earth Week, April 19 – 25, 2020, to get outside, explore, and pick up a little trash along the way. Take a stroll in your neighborhood or along your favorite spots on the Kinni and see how much you can pick up. We can work together during this time of seclusion to make a positive impact in our communities. Please use CDC recommended best practices for social distancing while out and about. KRLT is looking for additional ways to support volunteers this year in light of these changes and will be following up with more information. While you are out helping to keep the Earth clean, tag your photos with #kinnicleanup on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Show everyone that #natureisntcancelled

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2020 R4F Sponsorship

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The R4F River Falls Fly Fishing Film Festival is a yearly tradition for Kinni river enthusiasts. We all come together every year to celebrate the love of the Kinni and ensure its beauty and health for future generations.

This event has raised over $100,00 in the past 8 years and is a fun night for all ages. Become a sponsor and be an important part of the 2020 R4F Fly Fishing Film Festival and help to keep the Kinni  “Cold, Clean and Free…Forever!”

Become a Sponsor of the R4F Fly Fishing Film Festival!

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!

Event Date: Friday, February 28th, 2020. Doors Open at 5 pm, films start at 7 pm.

Location: University Center Riverview Ballroom – UWRF Campus.  East, 501 Wild Rose Ave, River Falls, WI 54022.

Sponsorships may be purchased by individuals or businesses.
Sponsorship levels are priced at $100 (2 tickets), $250 (up to 4 tickets), $500 (up to 6 tickets), and $1000 or more (up to 10 tickets).

All levels of sponsorship include:

  • Ticket Package (# of tickets dependent on sponsorship level)
  • Access for you and your guests to the Fat Tire VIP Lounge
  • Free Food & Drinks (Beer/Soda/Wine) in the Fat Tire VIP Lounge
  • Sponsorship Lanyard with Name
  • Commemorative R4F Sponsor Decal
  • Recognition on Sponsorship Sign
  • Tickets and VIP Wristbands will be waiting for you and your Guest(s) at the Event

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!

CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS!

A portion of your sponsorship is tax-deductible and you will receive an acknowledgment letter for your tax records. (Edit)

KRLT Launches Prairie Oak Savanna Restoration

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Kinnickinnic River Land Trust has been working 25 years to protect the natural resources and scenic beauty of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed. We are excited to announce the beginning stages of the restoration of our Trumpeter Swan Preserve, located in the headwaters of the Kinnickinnic River just east of Roberts, WI. Using an existing forest stewardship management plan and insights from UW-RF, our goal is to restore the area to a native prairie and oak savanna by addressing overdue management of the pine plantation and other invasive trees and plant species. This will allow the remaining oaks to thrive and the site to be more suited for future seeding of native prairie grasses, wildflowers, and oak savanna habitat. Additionally, this management strategy will improve access to the property and encourage partnerships with the community and natural resource organizations.

Less than 1% of native prairie in Wisconsin exists today, our restoration plan will help to work towards reaching regional prairie restoration goals identified by the state of Wisconsin’s Habitat Restoration Area plan (HRA). Restoring the land with native plants, will help to provide a natural filter to water entering the river and create habitat for native wildlife such as pollinators and songbirds. Trumpeter Swan Preserve will serve as an outdoor education space, allowing public recreational use including hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, and other outdoor activities.