Stormwater in Whitewater, WI
Did you know that Whitewater is part of the Rock River basin? This fact may surprise some area residents since the City of Whitewater is not on the Rock River. However, Whitewater Creek and the city’s storm sewer system and its outfalls connect the City of Whitewater to the Rock River Basin and other streams, ponds, wetlands, and lakes in the area. Check out Whitewater’s Stormwater Utility website to learn more about the stormwater utility and local issues in Whitewater.
Why did Whitewater drain Tripp and Cravath Lakes? Starting in July 2019, the City of Whitewater undertook a multi-year process of draining and dredging Tripp and Cravath Lakes to reduce invasive species, restore navigation channels, and improve the overall health of both lakes. You can help prevent excess sediment and other pollutants from creating similar issues by reducing stormwater runoff with rain collection efforts around your property like rain gardens and rain barrels. Learn more about being #StormDrainWise.
Continue reading to learn more about stormwater in Whitewater and find out how you can help Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways. Plus, don’t forget to view the photos from above Whitewater courtesy of the Rock River Stormwater Group provided on this page!
Join the Whitewater Clean-Up on September 21, 2024
Join the team of Whitewater volunteers at Cravath Lakefront Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8 AM to 10 AM to help clean up trash from Cravath Lakefront Park and prevent it from entering the Rock River.
Register by August 16th for a FREE Protect Wisconsin Waterways t-shirt and gardening gloves.
Adopt a Drain – Help Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways!
Do you live next to a storm drain? The City of Whitewater needs your help! The Whitewater Storm Drain Protector Program is an opportunity for you to help prevent water pollution right from your home. Even if you don’t live near a creek, river, or lake, your actions can have a direct impact on the health of our waterways like Cravath Lake, Tripp Lake, and Whitewater Creek. Adopt a storm drain near your property by completing the form below.
Protect a storm drain today by preventing pollution (grass clippings, leaves, fertilizer, and other chemicals) from your property from going down the storm drain and #protectwiwaterways!
Adopt a Whitewater Storm Drain Today!
Learn More About Wisconsin Stormwater Week
September 21-29, 2024 is Wisconsin Stormwater Week. Help the City of Whitewater celebrate and find resources about things you can do around your home in Whitewater to Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways.
Photos from Above Whitewater
Have you ever wondered what areas around Whitewater look like from above? Check out the drone photos from around the City of Whitewater courtesy of the Rock River Stormwater Group!
