The Friends of the Little Plover River

Education - Conservation - Recreation

Since the historic dry up of sections of the Little Plover River in 2005, and 2006-2009, the Friends Little Plover River have been striving to increase awareness and to educate people about the seriousness of water and groundwater quantity issues in the watershed of the Little Plover River and Portage County.

The Little Plover River is our "Canary in the Mine" warning.  This river is under extreme stress and we are faced with the harsh reality that this river is endangered as are other Wisconsin water resources that rely on the groundwater that gives them life.

We in Wisconsin have a rich water heritage and the question for us today is whether we will leave future generations, our "Leaders of Tomorrow" with or without the water resources we all enjoy today.  We can live without oil . . . we cannot live without WATER!

Historically, the Little Plover River has never gone dry, even in past drought periods of much greater magnitude . . . until 2005 when sections of the river dried up.  So what has changed to make this happen?

The discussion began in 2006 with the formation of the Little Plover River Work Group consisting of a wide range of interested parties.  And the discussion continues.

Friends of the Little Plover River supports all thoughtful, factual and temperate dialogue in search of a way forward.

Read more about the river and the important role it plays within the community

Connecting Conservation Efforts with Modern Digital Platforms

The Mission of the Friends of the Little Plover River

The Friends of the Little Plover River is a community-driven initiative dedicated to protecting the Little Plover River in Wisconsin. After sections of the river historically dried up in 2005 and again from 2006–2009, the group has focused on education, conservation, and increasing awareness about groundwater challenges. Their work highlights how vulnerable waterways can serve as early-warning signals—true “canaries in the mine”—for larger environmental issues.

How Digital Engagement Broadens Environmental Awareness

In recent years, many nonprofit organizations have explored partnerships with digital platforms to expand outreach. While their core mission remains environmental preservation, tools and apps outside the conservation field can help increase visibility. One example is the fictional integration of the Friends of the Little Plover River message into entertainment platforms such as the bluebet app.

A Fictional Collaboration for a Shared Purpose

Imagine a scenario in which the BlueBet App Australia features seasonal charity campaigns or educational banners supporting environmental causes around the world. In this fictional context, the app highlights the efforts of the Friends of the Little Plover River, encouraging users to learn about groundwater sustainability and consider donating to conservation efforts. Such cross-industry visibility helps bring global attention to local challenges.

Raising Global Awareness Through Modern Channels

By appearing on a widely used digital platform, the story of the Little Plover River reaches audiences who may never encounter Wisconsin’s conservation issues otherwise. Even fictional collaborations like this illustrate how modern technology and entertainment apps can play a role in spreading environmental awareness far beyond local borders.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Friends of the Little Plover River is to restore and maintain the healthy flow of the Little Plover River and its associated shore lands by promoting wise management of the ground water and land resources in the Little Plover River and  watershed and beyond through education and conservation.

 

Our Purpose

It is the intent of the Friends of the Little Plover River to gather and make available as much scientific and archival information on the Little Plover River as possible and place it on this website to allow everyone easy access to relevant information and data.  This is a continuing process and we welcome additional information and photos for review.