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Land Trust Days

October 3, 2022 by Julie Smith

Thank you to all who came to

Celebrate 2022 Land Trust Days with the

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT)!

 

Over 160 people turned out to enjoy an autumn hike at The Community Forest with friends and family on September 30, 2022, from 6-8pm. Thank you to the Whole Earth Market Co-op for providing cider, cocoa, and popcorn and to Gathering Waters that helped with media and sent us Land Trust Days information.

LED luminaries lit the path for the self-guided hike.  Participants’ trips began at either The Community Forest County Road Ff entrance (Google Maps link to The Community Forest) or at the Kinni River (down the hill on the path from city entrance point #12) where the Rocky Branch meets the Kinnickinnic River.

We hope to do this again!

 

 

 

 

Thank you also to

Gathering Waters – Wisconsin Land Trust Days!

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Fall 2022 KinniKeeper Newsletter

October 3, 2022 by Julie Smith

https://kinniriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/KRLT_Fall_2022_KinniKeeper.pdf

 

Filed Under: Blog, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Stories from the Water

August 16, 2022 by Julie Smith

Tickets Sold Out!

 

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KRLT Statement of Opposition to Proposed Development 2022

August 9, 2022 by Julie Smith

https://www.change.org/StopTheRiverFallsRaceTrack

August 9, 2022

KRLT Statement of Opposition to Proposed Kinnik Development Racecourse

The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust is strongly opposed to the proposed Kinnik Development racecourse along the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River and its unnamed tributaries. This project is bad for the environment, the Kinnickinnic River, and the community.

A development of this type would greatly disturb the environment along the South Fork east of River Falls.  This area includes a stretch of the river, two tributaries, floodplain, woodlands, and wetlands that currently help to keep the Kinni running cold and clear. This area is designated by WDNR as a Class 1 Trout Stream and Brook Trout Reserve; it is worthy of special protection. A Brook Trout Reserve is a high-quality self-sustaining trout population with unique genetic characteristics, because of this it is resilient to climate change.  A racecourse would dramatically alter this ecosystem in ways that would directly damage the riparian habitat and impact water quality in the South Fork, its tributaries and downstream sections of the Kinnickinnic River.  In addition, such a development is sure to negatively impact wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities provided by the adjoining Fishery Area and Wisconsin residents rights of navigability on the South Fork.

Maintaining sensitive land in its natural state is the best tool that we have for protecting the health of the Kinnickinnic River and its tributaries.  A development of this type would create many acres of impermeable surface and generate increased runoff.  Furthermore, landscaping around the proposed condominiums and track would further disturb the natural environment and ability for the land to absorb water and clean and cool it before it enters the river.  The chemicals used in the automotive industry and landscaping are likely to end up in the river system, further damaging the ecosystem. 

In regard to the community, the noise pollution created by high performance vehicles would be profound.  The track and skid pad would generate noise from mid-morning to dusk for a significant portion of the year and would be heard clearly throughout a significant portion of River Falls.  People move to River Falls and the surrounding area because it is a quiet community with many natural and scenic attributes, not to hear cars racing around a track.  If it were a once or twice a year event it might be tolerable but it is not when it becomes a daily occurrence.  For the nearby neighbors the noise would be unbearable.

Simply, this is the wrong place for this development.  We strongly urge the City of River Falls to not accept the planned development due to significant adverse impacts on the river system and the community.  There are more suitable places for a development of this type and we recommend the developer look for a location that will not have impacts on the Kinnickinnic River and the  community that live here. The KRLT will continue to monitor the plans, work with the citizens of the community and groups, and advocate for protection of the river.

The following petition may help you to express your concern and let the City of River Falls know that this is a bad idea for the Kinni and the community.

https://www.change.org/StopTheRiverFallsRaceTrack

Charles Rader

Board President

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Summer 2022 KinniKeeper Newsletter

July 27, 2022 by Julie Smith Leave a Comment

https://kinniriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Summer_Newsletter_2022.pdf

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Get to know staff member, Steve Leonard! Steve i Get to know staff member, Steve Leonard! 

Steve is the Executive Director at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Steve has many responsibilities within the Trust and stated, "I listen to people who already have a sense of connection with the Kinni River; it helps me understand their personal passions of why they love the river so much, their concerns of keeping it clean, and what the future might look like. For others who might not have a personal connection to the river, I hope to develop a sense of place, so they too can develop a passion to help us protect the Kinni River, for many generations to come". 

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Take a walk through the Community Forest 🌲 The Take a walk through the Community Forest 🌲 The Community Forest is a wonderful place to take a walk as the forest is alive with beautiful plants and animals this time of year!
It's Phenology Friday! 🐝 You may have noticed It's Phenology Friday! 🐝

You may have noticed that a buzz has filled the air as our pollinator friends are active again after a long, cold winter. Bee's rely on flowers for nectar and pollen, and these tiny insects pollinate a majority of the crops we, as humans, rely on for food. Native prairie on KRLT preserves host a variety of wildflowers, making the preserves a wonderful haven for the bees, and a great spot for us to catch them in action!

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Join us tomorrow from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Get O Join us tomorrow from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Get Outside and Leave No Trace hike at The Community Forest and neighboring City of River Falls trails! 

There are two locations where you can chat with KRLT, @kinnicorridorcollaborative , and the @leavenotraceorg team about ways to leave no trace when enjoying the great outdoors! 1st location is at The Community Forest parking lot off of HWY FF the 2nd location is Trailhead #11 off of River Ridge Road (see map). 

This is a self-guided hike. There will be a light cleanup and nature scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Get to know KRLT staff member, Marty Engel! Marty Get to know KRLT staff member, Marty Engel!

Marty is the Land Stewardship Manager at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Marty works with landowners to protect conservation values on their property and helps to facilitate fish, wildlife, and habitat improvement on conservation easements. 

KRLT appreciates all the hard work that Marty does to protect the Kinni!
Let's talk about Kelly Creek! Kelly Creek was pu Let's talk about Kelly Creek! 

Kelly Creek was purchased by the KRLT in 1998 and consists of 70 acres of restored prairie and oak savanna. The Kelly Creek Preserve is a great place to visit to enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, foraging, and observing wildlife. Make sure to check out the preserve this month as wildflowers begin to bloom! 🌸

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It's Phenology Friday! 🌸 The May Phenology Rep It's Phenology Friday! 🌸

The May Phenology Report is out now on the KRLT Website. Read through this month's phenology report to discover what ecological changes are occurring during this time of year. Click the link in the bio to check it out!

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Due to the weather, this morning's highway cleanup Due to the weather, this morning's highway cleanup has been canceled. Here's a little sunshine from last summer at Kelly Creek Preserve!
Get to know KRLT staff member, Molly Barritt! Mo Get to know KRLT staff member, Molly Barritt! 

Molly is the Donor and Community Relations Manager at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Molly is passionate about conservation and educating our youth on the importance of spending time in nature. 

Pictured is the first trout that Molly caught next to the Community Forest!
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