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.
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La Crosse River Marsh map (.pdf 2.2MB)
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What We Do
Visit our facebook site, or scroll down to our facebook feed, to learn details about upcoming educational events and marsh restoration work.
“… 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
Photo: Jeff Sander
In the News
Curb nutrient pollution in La Crosse River marsh
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Carolyn Mahlum-Jenkins | La Crosse Tribune | 5/17/2020
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What if our wetlands went on strike?
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Casey Meehan | La Crosse Tribune | 9/18/2019
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Habitat for Humanity, Friends of the Marsh team up for La Crosse Neighbors Day
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Jourdan Vian | La Crosse Tribune | 4/15/2019
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John Sullivan | La Crosse Tribune | 3/11/2018
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La Crosse River marsh remains active in winter
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Nancy Heerens-Knudson | La Crosse Tribune | 1/14/2018
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Friends of Marsh recognized by state wetlands association
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Tribune Staff | La Crosse Tribune | 9/13/2016
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Marsh friends unveil strategic plan
Chris Hubbuch | La Crosse Tribune | 3/26/2016
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