Lower Chippewa River Basin

Read the Lower Chippewa State of the Basin Report (exit DNR)

An area downstream from Eau Claire on the Chippewa River and downstream from Menomonie on the Red Cedar contains more rare species (125) and more native prairie (25% of the state total) than any area of comparable size in Wisconsin. In recognition of these unique natural resource, the Natural Resources Board and the Governor approved the establishment of the Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area. The goal of the project is to preserve and protect the most unique and sensitive areas with outright acquisition, easements or voluntary management. The biological diversity remaining in the area is a testament to the land stewardship that has been a tradition for generations. As land changes hands, this project will help assure that this land stewardship continues on select sites.

For details on this project please refer to the Feasibility Study (PDF, 614KB) or contact Bob Michelson.

To find out more about the Lower Chippewa Basin and Watershed Tables, contact Bob Michelson, the Land GMU Team Leader, or John Paddock, the Water GMU Team Leader.

See also...

Surface Water Data Viewer (Hint: "Zoom To" the basin)
Wisconline Resources (exit DNR)
USGS Conditions (exit DNR)
Rare Species
Invasive Species
State Parks and Campgrounds (exit DNR)
Wisconsin's State Forests
Urban Forestry Staff
Drinking Water Database
Waste Management Program Regional Contacts
Lakes by County