MISSION: Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is an independent nonprofit organization
that identifies issues and advocates effective policies and actions that protect, restore and
sustain the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River Basin.
VISION:
We see the watershed of the Fox and Wolf Rivers as
having:
- Safe and accessible opportunities for aquatic
recreation
- Sustainable, balanced, natural, edible fish
communities
- A shoreline environment that enhances and sustains
the wildlife of the river and bay
- Sustainable businesses, industry and development that are
in harmony with and support the environment
- Waters that support their full range of uses, which
results in no waters on the “impaired waters list”
- A sustainable supply of groundwater and drinking
water
- A management strategy and organizational structure that
coordinates public and private efforts to improve and protect natural resources
- An adequate monitoring program in place to evaluate the
effectiveness of remedial actions, track trends and identify new problems
- Appropriate research that increases our understanding of
the ecosystem and its problems and identifies cost-effective solutions
- Public awareness of, participation in and support for the
aquatic
resources
Our vision for the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is:
- We are a total basin resource that provides unbiased
information to support the development of responsible, well-informed policies and
practices.
- We are a neutral partner that promotes the watershed
concept to solve water quality issues.
- We seek effective ecosystem management based on good
science and least-cost initiatives that emphasize resource protection and
preservation.
- We employ a process that fosters open communication among
all stakeholders in the basin to achieve broad-based support.
- As a catalyst for action, we provide information,
education and research to empower others to solve problems. We make implementation a
strong component of all our efforts.
- We are guided by a working board that is representative
of the basin and is committed to protecting the resources. The board sets policy and
program direction. The board is responsible for adequate funding of the
organization. Our board and staff work together to achieve the organization’s
goals and objectives.
- We are further supported by an advisory council that
provides additional technical support and future vision.
