Root River Watershed

The Root River Watershed contains parts of Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Racine counties. The river and its tributaries combined stretch 117 miles throughout the watershed, ultimately ending in the City of Racine as it enters into Lake Michigan. Land use in the watershed varies between heavily urbanized at the headwaters and mouth and agricultural use in the central areas.

For more information about the Root River Watershed, click here.

Our partner, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, also works in this watershed. Access their site here, and access the Root River 9 Key Element Plan, also on their site.