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:
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Upcoming EventsSaturday, October 12, 9am-3pm
Guided tours of the Steelhead Facility in Island Park! Free family event! Vertical Divider
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Root River Photo Contest Past Entries
Our Hidden Treasure.
Our Hidden Treasure.