Purpose: The City of New Richmond is sponsoring a project to create a citizen/friends group for the Willow River, that has a minimum of ten active volunteers with a minimum of four volunteers who are well-trained in using chainsaws to safely remove obstacles along the Willow River. In addition, the City will work to educate more than 200 community members and students about the importance of protecting the Willow River, best management practices, and the many recreational opportunities available. Project activities include: Trainings, administrative components, consultations with River Alliance of Wisconsin, various presentations and collaborations with the community. Project deliverables: Attendance sheets, roster of active members, long-term vision and action plan, post-even surveys, and an active citizen/friends group that ensures the Willow river remains safely navigable, as well as engages and educates the public and community.

Purpose: The City of New Richmond is sponsoring a project to create a citizen/friends group for the Willow River, that has a minimum of ten active volunteers with a minimum of four volunteers who are well-trained in using chainsaws to safely remove obstacles along the Willow River. In addition, the City will work to educate more than 200 community members and students about the importance of protecting the Willow River, best management practices, and the many recreational opportunities available. Project activities include: Trainings, administrative components, consultations with River Alliance of Wisconsin, various presentations and collaborations with the community. Project deliverables: Attendance sheets, roster of active members, long-term vision and action plan, post-even surveys, and an active citizen/friends group that ensures the Willow river remains safely navigable, as well as engages and educates the public and community.