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July 2025 Volunteer Day

July 24 @ 8:45 am 11:00 am

Join Clean Lakes Alliance and the City of Madison Parks team remove invasive species at Door Creek Park on Thursday, July 24th from 8:45 – 11:00 a.m.

By controlling invasive species, volunteers enable the growth of more beneficial native vegetation, thereby improving the ecosystem’s capacity to absorb stormwater runoff, and filter harmful contaminants from reaching the lakes, recharge aquifers, stabilize shorelines, mitigate erosion, and provide wildlife and pollinator habitat.

July 2025 Volunteer Day

All volunteers are welcome, including chaperoned children. Tools, gloves, and training will be provided to all. We’ll review what plants we’re targeting and how our actions will improve water quality.

All volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes and pants. Long layers are recommended to best protect yourself from the sun, bugs, and scratches. We encourage you to bring a water bottle and sun protection.

We’ll meet at the Door Creek Park shelter.

(608) 255-1000

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Clean Lakes Grants awarded to local initiatives

Since Clean Lakes Alliance’s founding in 2010, the organization has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants. The grants fund a variety of lake-related projects and practices. This year, Clean Lakes Alliance awarded $100,000 in grants to community groups around our watershed looking to make a difference for our lakes. Below is an update on how some of those organizations have used the funds.

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