Friends of the
La Crosse River Marsh
The first video for Backwaters showcasing photography by Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh.
Meet the La Crosse River Marsh
The La Crosse River Marsh, at the confluence of the La Crosse and Mississippi Rivers, is a thousand-acre wetland located in the middle of the City of La Crosse in western Wisconsin.
This marsh not only provides the city with critical flood protection, clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities, but it also helps to create a sense of community and bolsters the local economy. Local organizations, community members, and city government are all working together to protect and care for this vital resource. Read more about what you can do at home to help protect the marsh.
La Crosse River Marsh map (.pdf 2.2MB)
Music with a marsh theme!
Backwaters, a new album of instrumental music by Momentous Records recording artist Mike Starling, is now available.
Listen to the album and
What We Do
Trail Maintenance & Marsh Restoration
Regular volunteer work parties to help restore the marsh ecosystem to its natural state
Education
Guided trail walks, environmental education events and more
Advocacy
Collaborate with the City of La Crosse and other groups to protect biodiversity, ensure safe trails and promote responsible use
La Crosse River Marsh Restoration Project
The Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh is working with the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and the consulting firm SmithGroup, Inc. on a multi-year restoration project to address hydrology, habitat, and recreational infrastructure in the La Crosse River Marsh. Learn more about the project here.
Visit our facebook site, or scroll down to our facebook feed, to learn details about upcoming educational events and ways to get involved.
“… a land ethic changes the role of Homo sapiens from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it. It implies respect for his fellow-members, and also respect for the community as such.”
-Aldo Leopold
Join Us
Photo: Jeff Sander
In the News
Curb nutrient pollution in La Crosse River marsh
Carolyn Mahlum-Jenkins | La Crosse Tribune | 5/17/2020
What if our wetlands went on strike?
Casey Meehan | La Crosse Tribune | 9/18/2019
Habitat for Humanity, Friends of the Marsh team up for La Crosse Neighbors Day
Jourdan Vian | La Crosse Tribune | 4/15/2019
John Sullivan | La Crosse Tribune | 3/11/2018
La Crosse River marsh remains active in winter
Nancy Heerens-Knudson | La Crosse Tribune | 1/14/2018
Friends of Marsh recognized by state wetlands association
Tribune Staff | La Crosse Tribune | 9/13/2016
Marsh friends unveil strategic plan
Chris Hubbuch | La Crosse Tribune | 3/26/2016
