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Family Fun in Island Park 2023
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Come join us for a fun time with children games, face painting and more! On Saturday July 15 from 11am-3pm.
Bring your friends and family and let's connect as a community! Sharing laughter and joy through food and music.
There will be a Root River table with our merchandise to support our great cause of bringing the community back to the river.
I look forward to seeing you all there!!

Date: July 15th 11am to 3pm
Location: Island Park, Racine WI




Music Festival
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Come join us for music in Island Park on August 26th! Please bring some chairs or blankets to enjoy the music. You are more than welcome to bring your own food or beverages to make the experience of Celtic Gypsies great.  


Date: August 26th 4pm to 7pm
Location: Island Park, Racine WI

River Bank Clean up

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Please join the Root River Council members and volunteers for a river bank clean up this summer.  Social distancing and masks are encouraged.  Meet at 9am at the Colonial Park parking lot.

The Root River Council will be removing trash and invasive species from section s of the root river in and near colonial park.   Hope to see you there.   All you need to bring is your gloves, work shoes/boots and work clothes.   All tools needed will be supplied.   Thank you for your participation.  

Water Street Redevelopment Project

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This plan envisions the rebirth of the Root River Corridor as the heart of the City and a hub for economic growth by capitalizing on Racine’s unique geography within the Chicago-Milwaukee MegaCity.

Horlick Dam

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A public service sponsored by: Wisconsin DNR, Racine County, SEWRPC, and Root River Council. The Root River Council provided community workshops and a technical report to Racine County.

West Bluff Plan

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The WestBluff Plan (Mound Avenue) aims to create an off-street riverfront pathway, outdoor classroom, and overlook from former industrial properties and blighted lots.
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Photo Contest


This year the RRC will once again hold a 2023 Photo Contest representing the diversity of life that thrives in and along our river, hidden discoveries, and the plain and simple beauty. Check out these great photos that were submitted and selected from our 2011 event.

Information will be available soon. 
Please contact Marv at mletven@yahoo.com for any inquiries or comments.
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