Ripple-Effects Wisconsin

Leaves can be a great natural fertilizer for lawns, but when left in the street they can fertilize our waters too. Rain runs through street leaves creating a phosphorus-rich tea that washes down storm drain to our waters. Help protect area waters by removing street leaves before the rain this fall.

Learn more at: ripple-effects.com/Leaf-free-streets

What a way to celebrate WI Stormwater Week! We spent the morning teaching a bright group of students about stormwater and ways to reduce runoff at the Lussier Family Heritage Center Climate Champions program . The session ended with the kids sizing and designing their own rain gardens.

Interested in adding a rain garden to your yard? We have lots of resources to help at: https://ripple-effects.com/Rain-Gardens

Storm drains connect to our waterways! If you live in the City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA, City of Middleton, Wisconsin, City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Village of Cottage Grove, Village of McFarland, Village of DeForest , City of Fitchburg, WI - Government, City of Verona, Wisconsin or the Village of Cross Plains sign up to Adopt a Storm Drain and commit to keeping it clean and clear all year long.
Learn more at: ripple-effects.com/Adopt-A-Storm-Drain

Join the 2nd annual Lake Wingra Community Bike/Run/Walk and learn all about Lake Wingra watershed and efforts to protect it. Be sure to stop at the Wingra Park station to grab some free ice cream and check out the rainfall simulator demo.

Learn more at: www.ripple-effects.com/wi-stormwater-week

Hear from the experts! Tune in to one or all of the free evening webinars being offered during WI Stormwater Week to learn about stormwater pollution and solutions. Register at: wistormwater.com

The best way to prevent stormwater pollution is by keeping rain where it lands. Collect roof runoff, conserve water, and save money! Order a rain barrel today. Order at: ripple-effects.com/rainbarrels

Rain Garden Event at Schumacher Farm RESCHEDULED for Oct. 2nd. Hope you can join us!
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. Learn more and sign up on our event calendar: https://www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2915

WI Stormwater Week starts this weekend with two local events! Join the Yahara River Clean Up on Saturday or register for the Native Garden Learning Hub Gathering: Rain Garden and Downspout Garden event on Sunday.
Learn more at: www.ripple-effects.com/wi-stormwater-week

Interested in putting in a rain garden, but want to see how it's done before you dig in? Help us build a rain garden at Schumacher Farm Park during WI Stormwater Week and learn all the steps.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. Learn more and sign up on our event calendar: https://www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2915

The last webinar of WI Stormwater Week is hosted by Rick Eilertson. Rick is well versed on infiltration as an AECOM Engineer. Register now to grab your spot and come ready to learn about all things infiltration! Check out Wistormwater.com for details.