By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin's water is vital, used for everything from drinking to dairy farming. The 2024 Water Tours offer a chance to delve into the state's water story.
This unique event, held on September 10th, takes participants on a journey to see firsthand how Wisconsin protects and manages its water resources.
The tour includes stops at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to witness the impressive treatment of over 640 million gallons of wastewater daily.
The tour then heads to Roden Echo Valley, LLC, a family farm near West Bend, where attendees will learn about their water conservation practices.
Water experts and researchers will be on hand throughout the tour to answer questions and spark discussions.
This collaborative effort, organized by Professional Dairy Producers, UW Discovery Farms, Wisconsin Counties Association, and Wisconsin Towns Association, welcomes everyone interested in water management.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to see how both practical management practices like reusing water multiple times on a dairy farm or planting buffer strips and no-till cover crops on farmland combine with innovative technologies in use at the MMSD are all part of our collaborative efforts to protect Wisconsin’s water supply,” said Shelly Mayer, executive director of PDP and dairy farmer from Slinger, Wis. “In addition to the tours, attendees will interact with water quality experts, leading researchers and other forward-thinking community members and officials to share ideas for their own communities.”
Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. The tour bus departs River Hills Park & Ride at 9:15 am and returns by 4:00 pm. The $49 ticket includes transportation, refreshments, and lunch.
Learn more and register at www.pdpw.org or contact PDP at 800-947-7379.
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