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.
CORE VALUES
- The water resources of the Fox and Wolf River Basin are essential to the ecological and economic integrity of the region and the foundation of its quality of life.
- A watershed approach involving all sources of stress to the system is the best way to improve our water resources and establish sustainable management.
- Effective water resource decision-making requires an understanding of sound scientific principles and a commitment to apply them strategically in the watershed.
- Limited resources for water resource management require a least-cost mix of management strategies to yield the greatest amount of improvement at the least cost.
- Everyone in the community shares some responsibility for the condition of our water resources, and everyone must share in improving their condition.
- We cannot accomplish water resource goals without reaching out to partners in the community, understanding their needs, and working together.
