This is the announcement list for the Friends of Starkweather Creek.
The Friends of Starkweather Creek is dedicated to the protection and restoration of Starkweather Creek.
The Starkweather is a largely urban stream with two main branches. Its watershed is much of the eastern and northern areas of the City of Madison, as well as some Town of Burke and Town of Madison lands.
Years of neglect and misuse have resulted in a highly degraded stream habitat. Increasingly larger areas of impervious surfaces in the city, such as parking lots, rooftops and streets, result in the constant washing of pollutants and debris into the creek. Lack of adequate infiltration opportunities for stormwater has contributed to a severely reduced base flow and only a few of the numerous historic springs within the watershed still function.
The Friends of Starkweather Creek is a citizen’s group dedicated to the enhancement of the watershed's environmental quality. We seek to raise public awareness and appreciation of the creek through education and outreach to watershed residents, businesses and landowners and we will serve as advocates for sound watershed planning and management practices.
Our next meeting with the City Engineering staff is Thursday, Dec 17 at 4:30 in their offices of the City-County Building. We'll discuss the Starkweather
You alone can help make your neighborhood better. You and a few neighbors can make it exceptional! East side residents are invited to participate in the East
Hello, below is a post to the Friends of Yahara Parkway about Japanese Knotweed infestations there. We have some on the Starkweather too that need attention
Hello, the Friends of Starkweather Creek (FSC) Annual Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 29th at 7 pm at the Goodman Community Center.