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Board Members

 

Executive Board

  • Jim Chambers
  • Marty DeFatte
  • Mary Wilkes-Dyette
  • Chris Flynn
  • Cory Mason
  • Monte Osterman
  • John Skalbeck
  • Melissa Warner
  • Marybeth Zulhke
  • ex-officio  Ben Lehner

 

 

Advisory Board

  • Matt Sadowski
  • Reva Holmes
  • Brian O'Connel
  • Duncan Cortez
  • Brent Oglesby
  • Gordy Kacala

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
The plan outlines recommendations for the City of Racine to return to its Root.  The  focus area spans from the Racine Harbor to Quarry Lake Park (below Horlick Dam) in Racine. The plan has four main goals:
  • Create a sense of place
  • Stimulate economic growth
  • Allow public access and interaction
  • Improve Water quality

 Since these goals were adopted, the Root River Council has partnered with area agencies to construct the 'Dawning' sculpture (1300 6th street), facilitated the completion of a 'river-district' Property Inventory, participated in the County-wide Root River Restoration Planning Group, facilitated the construction of a mosaic mural on the 6th street bridge, partnered to organize several public paddling events,  and assisted with riparian restoration projects.  The Root River Council is organizing an annual Root River Chautauqua in September 2012 in partnership with the Racine County Heritage Museum.

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!

 

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