Welcome to the Root River Council
The Root River Council started out in 2006 as a conversation among various community members concerned about the Root River. These ‘River Enthusiasts’ researched the successes of communities around the globe and strategized ways that the City of Racine and all of Southeastern WI could implement best management practices to revitalize the Root River. The conversation grew into community workshops, and in 2008 a year’s worth of community input was compiled into the Back to the Root: An Urban River Revitalization Plan.
Our goals and plan is to outline recommendations for the City of Racine to return to its Root. The focus area spans from the Racine Harbor to Quarry Lake Park (below the Horlick Dam) in Racine. The plan has four main goals:
The approach Root River Council takes is to find individuals and organizations that do things well and propose they do those same things, well... on the Root River. Take me to the River!
Root River Council's Purpose:
The Root River Council is committed to the revitalization and redevelopment of the Root River to create a sense of place, promote economic growth, improve water quality, and increase public access and interaction in the City of Racine.
The Root River Council shall build relationships with business and professional associations, environmental groups, educational institutions, government agencies, arts, community organizations and the general public to make the Root River a vibrant focus of urban life.
Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Our goals and plan is to outline recommendations for the City of Racine to return to its Root. The focus area spans from the Racine Harbor to Quarry Lake Park (below the Horlick Dam) in Racine. The plan has four main goals:
- Create a sense of place
- Stimulate economic growth
- Improve water quality
- Allow public access and interaction
The approach Root River Council takes is to find individuals and organizations that do things well and propose they do those same things, well... on the Root River. Take me to the River!
Root River Council's Purpose:
The Root River Council is committed to the revitalization and redevelopment of the Root River to create a sense of place, promote economic growth, improve water quality, and increase public access and interaction in the City of Racine.
The Root River Council shall build relationships with business and professional associations, environmental groups, educational institutions, government agencies, arts, community organizations and the general public to make the Root River a vibrant focus of urban life.
Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Upcoming Events
PACK YOUR PICNIC BASKET, GRAB YOUR BLANKET OR CHAIRS AND ENJOY AN EVENING IN ISLAND PARK ALONG THE ROOT RIVER.
ENJOY THE MUSIC OF "SWEETSHIEKS*", WHILE YOU MUNCH ON THE GOODIES IN YOUR PICNIC BASKET.
THIS FREE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE ROOT RIVER COUNCIL. DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK ARE APPRECIATED.
Come join us for a fun time at Music In Island park on Saturday August 21st from 5pm-8pm.
Bring your friends and family and let's connect as a community! Sharing laughter and joy through food and music. Bring a non-perishable food item for donations. Let support our local families in need!!
There will be Culver's ice cream, music from the Sweet Sheiks, and a donation table full of our merchandise to support our great cause of bringing the community back to the river.
I look forward to seeing you all there!!
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Root River Photo Contest Past Entries
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