For over 20 years, Sweet Water’s annual Clean Rivers, Clean Lake (CRCL) Conference has been a hallmark occasion for the watershed community of practice in southeastern Wisconsin. Participants from public, private, nonprofit, and academic organizations gather to discuss strategies and projects to improve the health of our shared watersheds. This all day event includes presentations from water quality experts, engaging discussions, networking opportunities, catered lunch, and more!


2026 Prioritized Topics:

  • Leveraging relationships and collaborations with non-profits, schools, colleges, and the public sector

  • Presentations including municipal and county staff

  • Flooding

  • Large water users (industrial, data centers, etc.)

  • Stormwater regulations, guidance, and policy updates

  • Best Management Practices (BMPs): BMP Maintenance, Long Term Maintenance Agreements (LTMAs), Green Infrastructure (GI)


Click here to view highlights from the 2025 Clean Rivers, Clean Lake Conference!


Questions?

Contact Jake fincher@swwtwater.org or Claire kaleta@swwtwater.org