Protecting the Waupaca River

Background: Midwest Environmental Advocates has teamed up with the River Alliance, Trout Unlimited, and other conservation groups to protect public rights in the Waupaca River.  On April 13, 2006, Midwest Environmental Advocates and the River Alliance of Wisconsin filed public comments challenging a request by the Waupaca Country Club to divert a large portion of this valuable cold water fishery.  Despite this request the permit was issued.

Status: On June 2, 2006 MEA, along with other environmental groups, asked for permit modifications to improve compliance and push for enforcement against the Club for past illegal diversions of the Waupaca River.  Read the request here.  In response, the DNR enforced the law and made the Club pay fines for past violations.