Are you hosting a WI Stormwater Week event or Adopt-a-Storm Drain Program?

Submit your event details so we can track what is happening around the state and tell others how to get involved!

This year, we have a statewide Call to Action for WI residents to get involved with an Adopt-a-Storm Drain Program with a municipality.

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Early Bird Events-Saturday, September 12, 2026

  • Saturday, September 13

    Join the Friends of Monona Bay as they walk or paddle the shores of Monona Bay scouring the shore for trash. Weather permitting, Brittingham Boats will be supplying canoes to help with the efforts. All are welcome.

    Location: Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, Madison, WI

    More Information: Click here to visit our website and learn more.

  • Saturday, September 12

    We are looking for regular volunteers to participate in volunteer work days at the Rock River Coalition Creekside Restoration site in Riverside park, Watertown, WI. No experience is needed to participate.

    Location: 812 Labaree St, Watertown, WI

    Sign up : Click here to sign up.

Early Bird Events-Wednesday, September 16, 2026

  • Wednesday, September 16

    We are looking for regular volunteers to participate in volunteer work days at the Rock River Coalition Creekside Restoration site in Riverside park, Watertown, WI. No experience is needed to participate.

    Location: 812 Labaree St, Watertown, WI

    Sign up :Click here to sign up.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • Saturday, September 19

    Please join us as we conduct an end-of-the-season cleaning of the river bed and banks. The focus of this cleanup will be collecting any summer rubbish that has found its way to the river and removing obstructions that would cause erosion or flooding. We will kick off the clean-up with a safety and equipment briefing at 10:00 in Veterans Memorial Park and then will go to work in designated river sections. We have many waders and tools for volunteers to use. Refreshments will be available!

    Location:
    Veterans Memorial Park, N Main St, DeForest, WI 53532

    More information: https://yaharariver.org/yahara-river-events

  • Saturday, September 19

    For 16 years, the Tosaq Green Summit has strived to build awareness and create action on all things green and sustainable. An exhibition provides education on areas as diverse as water, land, air, climate, energy and conservation through over 20 organizations. And recycling stations provide collections of paper, medicine, textiles, bikes, and scrap metal.

    Location:
    Wauwatosa City Hall-7725 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

    More information: https://www.facebook.com/TosaGreenSummit

Sunday, September 20, 2026

  • Saturday, September 20

    Learn how these special gardens can prevent stormwater pollution, when they can be used, and how to install them. Planting plans and resources will be available and experts will be on hand to provide design help and answer questions ($5, registration required).

    Location: Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI

    More Information: Click here to learn more.

  • Saturday, September 20

    We are looking for regular volunteers to participate in volunteer work days at the Rock River Coalition Creekside Restoration site in Riverside park, Watertown, WI. No experience is needed to participate.

    Location: 812 Labaree St, Watertown, WI

    Sign up :Click here to sign up.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

  • Tuesday, September 22

    Pete Wood, WI DNR Water Resources Engineer, and Kaci Coconate, Dane County Erosion Control Specialist, will speak about how the WI Department of Natural Resources encourages municipalities to create a program for the public and private stormwater pond maintenance and implementing stormwater pond maintenance programs for private landowners.

    Location: Virtual, Free Webinar

    More Information: Click here to register

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

  • Wednesday, September 23

    Jayne Jenks, Waukesha County Conservation Specialist, will speak about the county’s Adopt-a-Storm Drain Program and how to get involved. Volunteers, Sue and Marge, from the program will speak about their experience!

    Location: Virtual, Free Webinar

    More Information: Click here to register

Thursday, September 24, 2026

  • Thursday, September 24

    Rick Eilertson, AECOM Professional Engineer, will discuss the importance of incorporating native plants in landscaping for aiding stormwater infiltration. He will have case studies to share for residential and municipal examples.

    Location: Virtual, Free Webinar

    More Information: Click here to register

  • Thursday, September 24

    This event allows attendees to learn from experienced professionals and view product testing under a variety of control measures set up as stations around the American Excelsior Company ErosionLab.

    Location: American Excelsior Company ErosionLab, 1695 19 ½ Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868

    Register at: https://nasecawi.org/events-training/rice-lake-events-2026/

Saturday, September 26, 2026

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the Friends of Lake Wingra for a free Community Bike/Run/Walk. Stations will be set up along the route providing information about the watershed and Lake Wingra.

    Location: Vilas Park Shelter-1602 Vilas Park Dr, Madison, WI

    More Information: Click here to learn more.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Watertown for a community clean-up at Riverside Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park and along the Rock River. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Riverside Park 916 Labaree St., Watertown, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Waupun for a community clean-up at Shaler Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Shaler Park, 400 N. Madison Street. Waupun, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Beaver Dam for a community clean-up at Edgewater Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Edgewater Park, McKinley Beach Road, Beaver Dam, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    JJoin the City of Whitewater for a community clean-up at Cravath Lakefront Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park and along the lakefront. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Cravath Lakefront Park- 341 S. Fremont Street, Whitewater, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Milton for a community clean-up at Schilberg Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Schilberg Park-301 W. High Street, Milton, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Janesville for a community clean-up along the Rock River at Monterey Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park and along the Rock River. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Monterey Park - Wilson Elementary School parking lot: 501 Rockport Road, Janesville, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the Town of Beloit for a community clean-up at Preservation Park and along the Rock River. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Preservation Park - 3444 S. Riverside Drive, Beloit, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Beloit for a community clean-up at Riverside Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park and along the Rock River. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Riverside Park - Rotary River Center: 1160 Riverside Drive, Beloit, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Fort Atkinson for a community clean-up at Bicentennial Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Lorman Bicentennial Park: 210 S. Water Street W, Monroe, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

  • Saturday, September 26

    Join the City of Monroe for a community clean-up at Twinning Park. Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and help pick up trash around the park. Get outside, meet fellow community members, and help protect our waterways. All are welcome!

    Location: Twinning Park: 425 14th Ave., Monroe, WI

    Ready to join the cleanup crew? Register at: https://protectwiwaterways.org/clean-up-page.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

  • This year, Harbor Fest dives deeper than ever before. Our 10th anniversary theme — What Lies Beneath — invites you to explore the hidden wonders of Milwaukee's waterways: the science, the creatures, the culture, and the community thriving just below the surface. Admission is FREE!

    Location:
    Harbor View Plaza - 600 E. Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    More information: https://harbordistrict.org/harbor-fest/

  • Celebrate the return of lake sturgeon to Milwaukee's waterways with a special blessing ceremony, then take part in an unforgettable experience — release a baby sturgeon into the Inner Harbor! Each sponsorship includes a keepsake certificate and the chance to track your fish as it grows. Spots are limited!

    Location:
    Milwaukee’s Harbor District - 600 E. Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    More information: https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/program/sturgeon-fest/