About Cannon River Watershed Partnership

 

Background

 In 1990 a small group of citizens came together because of their shared concerns for clean water and the conviction that they needed to do something to protect the Cannon River. From the dream of our founding members, we have grown into a well respected, member-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to engage people in protecting and improving the water quality and natural systems of the Cannon River watershed.  While we have made great strides there is still more work to do.  We truly believe that by each person becoming involved and doing their share we can achieve our vision of fishable, swimmable, drinkable water.

 

Program Areas

Our Conservation Partnership Program advocates for and assists partners in carrying out projects on the land to reduce pollution to our rivers and lakes.


Our Water Monitoring Program uses volunteers and staff to collect samples throughout the watershed. Water monitoring is used to determine problem areas and identify pollutant sources, establish trends and baseline conditions, and evaluate clean up efforts.


Our Education and Recreation Program works to increase citizen understanding of issues that affect clean water and to provide opportunities to enjoy the watershed with the belief that the more people that get to appreciate the natural areas, the more advocates that are fostered for its protection.

 

Accomplishments

  • Since 1999 our citizen volunteers and staff have collected thousands of water samples to understand the condition of our waters.
  • Stopped some 97,950 gallons/day of raw sewage from entering our waters since 2005.
  • Led volunteers to pull tons of trash from the rivers and lakes.
  • Hosted rain barrel workshops to help people conserve water and reduce runoff.
  • Helped farmers learn about and try new practices to have productive farms and clean water.

Strategic Plan

CRWP's strategic plan explains more about our organization; our values, vision and mission; and our program focus. Click hereto view the 2009-2012 CRWP Strategic Plan (completed May 5, 2009).

 

Financial Information

The IRS requires a non-profit to report financial information annually; to view CRWP's IRS 990 summaries, please click here.