2008 Special Places Program Overview

Soon enough it will be spring in Wisconsin and time to dust off your paddle gear for another season on the water!

FWWA has planned its 2008 Special Places Program of monthly paddle events around the Fox-Wolf Basin from May through October. This year's planned trips include several new locations as well as the 5th annual Park-to-Park Heritage Paddle from Neenah to Appleton. As in past years, each event is planned for about three hours of flat water paddling, unless windy conditions generate wave action. All paddles are scheduled to start with a launch site rendezvous at 8:30 a.m. and a pre-paddle shuttle unless otherwise noted in the trip detail. A copy of the Special Places Program Schedule can be downloaded from the this link Special Places Schedule

This year, our planned paddles mix a focus on conservation efforts and wildlife as well as urban development. As in 2005, many of the paddle events will be supported by local sporting goods stores or conservation organizations thanks to Darrell Toliver's efforts.

Participant Responsibility

Finally, a necessary word or two about participation with us on these events: FWWA will ask participants in the Special Places Program to sign a liability waiver acknowledging their understanding of the risks involved with the activity involved. Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is an independent, non-profit organization that identifies issues and advocates effective policies and actions to protect, restore and sustain the water resources of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River Basin.

The Special Places Program is offered to provide an opportunity for residents of the basin to explore the watershed and gain a better understanding of its characteristics and conditions. FWWA does not provide instruction in water sports skills or safety and will not provide and/or maintain maps, personal flotation devices, paddles, watercraft and/or other equipment. Participants associated with FWWA will also not train or supervise participants during or following Special Places Program activities. A copy of our Liability Waiver form can be downloaded and printed from the this link Liability Waiver.

For further information on specific paddle trips, check the above listing for local contact information. For further information on FWWA's Special Places Program, please contact Darrell Toliver or Jeff Mazanec at fwpaddle@fwwa.org.

Learn more about past events.