The Pewaukee River Partnership is a community group that works to increase
awareness of the Pewaukee River and its surrounding watershed
to residents and visitors of Waukesha County.
awareness of the Pewaukee River and its surrounding watershed
to residents and visitors of Waukesha County.
Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm
at the Pewaukee Public Library
All are welcome.
Project for this coming Saturday, June 28.
Please see updates from the president for details.
Friday, May 16, Planting the bridge flower boxes.
 PRP members: Charlie, Beth, Nancy, Jim, Linda, and Matt braved the wind and rain to get the job done in one hour. Per Nancy's suggestion, a willing passerby was recruited to take the photo. |
Saturday, May 3 and May 10
The trees are first compressed and bundled, then fastened down to stakes to form a channel to direct the flow of the river. Participants: Charlie, Brian, Matt, Jim and Linda.
Recent Workday - Saturday, April 26
Removal of old boardwalk sections completed.
Coffee and donut break. Old section in foreground.
Old boardwalk sections and new ones to be installed.
Removal of some old boardwalk sections.
A crew of three: Charlie, Brian Harms and Matt Opie managed to get several sections out with two remaining. They probably could have used a few extra hands as the sections were quite heavy.
Safety First
Boardwalk repair on Hickory Street accomplished March 8.
Exciting Upcoming Project
The connecting boardwalk construction by the bridge
to start early spring.
Note: There will be no Pewaukee River Partnership Native Plant Sale this May.
Thank you everyone who has participated in the past.
More information in the sidebar: Notes from the President, Charles Shong.
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| Holiday bridge decorating participants. |
Halloween Decorating was a great success.
Liz and Charlie Shong looking on, with Brian Harms hanging the flying bats.
Jim Willis and Nancy Koepp enjoying a visit.
Beth, Jim, Charlie and Luke working on rock stabilization at the outfall on Saturday, September 14.
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Bioengineering project up-stream of the bridge at Koepp Park.
Bundling the brush.
Taking it to the river's edge.
Brush bundle ferried out to site.
Bundle installation.
Finished project.
Beth, Jim, Charlie and Luke working on rock stabilization at the outfall on Saturday, September 14.
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| Bundling the brush. |
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| Taking it to the river's edge. |
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| Brush bundle ferried out to site. |
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| Bundle installation. |
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| Finished project. |
Wildlife on the Pewaukee River
Photo Credit: Rose Andersen
"Spotted the pair of Bald Eagles this morning hanging out at the river behind the recycle area.
Was able to get pretty close to them to capture many photos on 2/8/2024."
Could they have a nest nearby?!!
"Spotted the pair of Bald Eagles this morning hanging out at the river behind the recycle area.
Was able to get pretty close to them to capture many photos on 2/8/2024."
Could they have a nest nearby?!!
November 2023 - Holiday Decorating Day
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| Michele Harms holds an ornament. |
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| A family enjoys designing ornaments. |
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| There were tasty homemade cookies! |
Paul Evert and Charlie decorating.
St. Nick?! Jim Willis in his stylish hat.
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| St. Nick?! Jim Willis in his stylish hat. |
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| Charlie Shong and Brian Harms. |
Stop by the bridge to see the
Fall Decorations
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| Charlie Shong, Jim Willis and Paul Evert, plus friends and family decorated the bridge Saturday, October 21. Pumpkins and flowers donated by Schulte's Greenhouse. Some passing families with children were recruited to decorate the pumpkins. They did a great job. |
September 2023 – Invasive Plant Removal
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| The Pewaukee School’s River Keepers Club works with the River Partnership to remove willows and invasive plants along the river at Koepp Park. |
