Tri-County Powerboat Alliance Wolf River Fund-Raiser Brat Fry

The 2008 TCPA Annual Brat Fry will be held on August 2, 2008 at Gill's Landing from 12:00 to 4:00pm.

Free Brats !

Paddle wheel for prizes!

Come by land or water and join in the fun!!

All donations will go to support projects that help keep our waters clean and safe.

Gill's Landing is located 5 miles upstream from Fremont on the Wolf River.

Saturday, August 2nd, from noon until 4, the Tri-County Powerboat Alliance will host its 12th annual Wolf River free brat fry fund-raiser, on the shores of the Wolf at Gills Landing, Weyauwega. Come by water or land to join the fun, music, food, raffles, corn and Hillshire brats at Gill’s Landing, located 5 miles up stream from Fremont or 3 ½ miles east of Weyauwega on Cty. F. As an added feature we also have a “Designated Navigator / Driver” program with free non-alcoholic beer. Plus a free boat shuttle service for boats that anchor out in the river.

The Tri-County Powerboat Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the waterways from New London to Lake Winnebago remain available for fair and equitable use by all recreational users. Emphasizing courtesy and safe fun for all, the TCPA works to build consensus with all the various users and philosophies of this beautiful water system.

This year on June 7th, the members held their annual river clean up, removing steel drums, various buckets, metal and garbage hazards from the Wolf River and it’s shores. With these fundraising efforts, they are able to hire barges to remove partially or fully submerged large trees, logs and deadheads from the main river channel, that are a danger to boaters.

The 100 plus member Alliance regularly conducts safe boater education classes, provides signs and other navigational aids, sponsors informational meetings, provides funds for dredging, shoreline riprap projects, building fish/wildlife protection zones and work with state/local government officials to protect the waterway and it’s natural resources. The funds raised from this event help with all these accomplishments.

For further information please contact TCPA@centurytel.net or Mike at 920841-8372 or visit http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com

Tri-County Powerboat Alliance
P.O. Box 323
Fremont, WI 54940

Wisconsin Boating – Wolf River – South Beach

Photo of South Beach on the Wolf River

We have a favorite beach along the Wolf River. Judy Johnson with the Tri-County Powerboat Alliance (link) told me this area is known as “South Beach.”

The river is constantly changing. Just last year this area was small. South Beach has grown and as the water level returns to its normal level it will get even bigger.

We love the scenic splendor of the undeveloped area along the Wolf River that is north and upriver from Fremont. The area is dotted with a few restaurants and campgrounds and a few homes but there are many areas where you can see no man made objects whatsoever. Nature surrounds you. The experience is breathtakingly beautiful.

Map courtesy of Paul "Not So Fast!" bekosh

How to get to South Beach from Fremont, Wisconsin

South beach is on the Wolf River about 8 miles upriver from Fremont, WI. South Beach is at the start of the first 'no-wake' zone just upriver from Weiland's Landing. Its about 2 miles before Guth's Resort. It’s across the river and one bend down river from Nipple Beach. It’s right at the start of the ‘no-wake’ zone that also includes Nipple Beach.

Coming into Fremont on the Wolf River. Bridge Bar to the left. Highway 96 above. Notice all the boat traffic

Going thru Fremont

Going past Red Banks

The first notable landmark past Fremont is called Red Banks http://www.redbanks.net/ (920) 446-2933. They have docks, cabin rentals, a campground, restaurant and bar. As you pass Red Banks the river widens. Stick to closer to the inside of the bend. The area was dredged many years ago and the inside of this bend has much better depth.

Gills Landing:
Continuing upriver in a few more minutes and a few more no wake zones you will come to a public boat landing and small park called Gills Landing on your left, or port side. The river widens at this point.

Just upriver and north of Gills Landing is where the Waupaca River enters the Wolf River.

Railroad Bridge:
Just north of where the rivers merge and a bit more up the Wolf River you will see a railroad bridge. Towards the right half of the bridge is an area with a bit more clearance. Someone took some white spray paint and sprayed by hand “House boats here” and that is where us larger boats should go. Clearance ranges with the height of the river from about 12 feet to 15 feet.

Continuing north you pass some beautiful country. Lots of fallen trees making passage feel constricted but acceptable. I recommend you stick to the middle of the river as best you can and take the many curves closer to the outside edge where the water tends to be deeper.

A few more no wake zones and you will come to a Y in the river. Again you are
coming from the bottom of the Y up. There is a sign marked New London and an
arrow to the right. This is the way you should go if you want to get to South Beach.

These photos were taken on May 24, 2008. The river is very high so I expect the size of South Beach will grow. Also, the sand is still fairly soft, particularly as you get closer to the wooded area. As things dry out this should harden.

Our kids have enjoyed fishing, swimming, campfires, playing in the inflatable raft, and playing in the sand.

Kids playing on South Beach.

The wind was coming upriver and from West to East and past the boat. I am pulled on the beach with the bow facing west. This is my preferred location so our generator exhaust is carried away from the beach and behind the boat.

There are no facilities or developments at South Beach. It’s primitive. The water becomes a sand beach. The sand beach becomes tall grass. The tall grass becomes woods. Thru the woods I could see water. I think this is Colic Bayou but I did not walk thru the woods that far.

Playing with the inflatable raft

It rained so we made S'mores on the boat

Captain Doug taking a break

Admiral Lisa making sure everyone is having a good time

We have spent three nights at South Beach so far this season and hope to spend many more.

Boating destination “South Beach”
Along the shores of the Wolf River
Weyauwega, Wisconsin
GPS coordinates 44°19.2411'N, -88°50.7964'W

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Lower Fox River navigation maps

Photo of Appleton WI lock curtsy of gwo-main.com

With the reopening of the Fox River locks Bob Stark, Chairman for the FOX RIVER NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM AUTHORITY provided me with the below maps.

One note that is important: This is a version of the chart that shows the Aids to Navigation (buoys) as they were before the locks closed.

Those buoys do not exist today below/down river from Appleton Lock #1.

There is an effort underway to get the Goast Guard to return to the river to set the buoys as the did before the locks closed. Anyone interested in getting the Coast Guard to return should contact the Coast Guard and their legislator (Sen Kohl, Cong. Petri/Kagen) with that opinion.


Appleton navigational map
Little Lake Butte des Morts navigational map
Kimberly navigational map
Menasha navigational map
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For lock operating hours please click 2008 Fox River lock schedule

FOX RIVER NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM AUTHORITY
1008 Augustine Street
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Tele. 920-759-9833
Fax: 920-759-9834
Robert J. Stark, Chairman
David Williams, Chief of Staff
Harlan Kiesow, CEO
Fox River Navigational System Authority

2008 Winnebago Pool chain of lakes boating event calendar

Below is our 2008 Winnebago Pool chain of lakes boating events calendar




April 2008

April 19 Tri-County Powerboat Alliance meeting at Pine Grove Resort , Fremont WI
http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

April 25 Bridge's start operation Friday April 25th 2008
http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-bridges-start-operation-friday.html


May 2008

May 1-4 Skipper Buds in Oshkosh, in-water boat show 920-231-3200 Thrs-Sat 9 til 6, Sun noon til 4

May 3 & 10, 2008 US Coast Guard Auxiliary Menasha Wisconsin Boating Basics class http://a0950403.uscgaux.info/

May 9 Fox River lock’s begin operation for the season
http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-fox-river-lock-schedule.html

May 17 Lake Winnebago Expo – Waverly Beach, Lake Winnebago http://wiparty.com/LWexpo.html

May 17Tri-County Powerboat Alliance meeting at Finn & Feather, Winneconne WI http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

May 20 High Cliff Marina – Free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel safety check 6:00PM - 8:00PM 920-231-3200 / 920-832-7684 http://a0950403.uscgaux.info/

May 22 Smith Park - Menasha – Free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel safety check 9:00AM – 12:00PM 920-231-3200 / 920-832-7684 http://a0950403.uscgaux.info/

May 24 USCG Auxiliary open house, Whiting park boathouse at Doty park, Neenah 1PM-5PM, free vessels exams, tours of coast guard boats and facility 920-832-7684 http://a0950403.uscgaux.info/

May 26 Memorial Day Holiday

May 28 Friends of the Fox annual meeting at Fratello's in Oshkosh, 6-9PM http://www.friendsofthefox.org/


June 2008

June 6, 7, 8 Walleye Weekend – Lakeside park, Fond du Lac. Festival, Fish fry, lumberjack show, music, Mercury Marine’s National Walleye Fishing Tournament http://www.fdlfest.com/walleye_weekend.html

June 7 Wolf River Clean up, 8:30 AM meet at Partridge Lake Beach in Fremont, Volunteers needed http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

June 7 Fondy 40 Miler sailboat race - Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac http://www.fdlsail.org/

June 13-14 Oshkosh Thunder Poker Run – Lake Winnebago
http://www.oshkoshthunder.com/

June 14 Harbor Fest, Stockbridge Harbor - Lake Winnebago
http://www.co.calumet.wi.us/departments2.iml?dept_id=40

June 14 Steak Fry at Menasha Marina, Menasha. Reservations needed. 920-967-5193
http://www.cityofmenasha-wi.gov/content/departments/parks_&_recreation/(60)marina/

June 14 Menasha Marina - Menasha – Free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel safety check 10:00AM – 12:00PM 920-231-3200 / 920-832-7684 http://a0950403.uscgaux.info/

June 18 Wakeboard tournament at Fort Fremont Marine, Fremont 920-446-3220 http://www.fortfremont.com/

June 20 Darboy Chicken Fest http://www.darboyfest.org/ This event is not on the water, fireworks are about 2 miles onshore but can be seen from the water.

June 21 Tri-County Powerboat Alliance meeting at Gala Resort, Fremont http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

June 21 Trains Winnebago sailboat race - Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac http://www.fdlsail.org/

June 21 Winnebago Rally planning meeting, The Other Place, Winneconne. 1:00 PM. Just show up, no need to register. http://www.winnebagorally.com/


July 2008

July 4 Independence Day Holiday

July 2-6 2007 Oshkosh Sawdust Days Festival – Menominee Park. fireworks Friday July 4th http://www.sawdustdays.com/

July 3-4 Neenah & Menasha Communityfest – Neenah’s Riverside Park Menasha-Jefferson Park, lighted street Parade on the 3rd, Main Street –Water-ski show, fireworks Friday July 4th at dusk. Neenah on the 4th, Venetian boat parade & fireworks on the 4th at dusk http://www.ci.neenah.wi.us/

July 4 Fond du Lac concert & fireworks at Lakeside Park 7:30-dusk http://www.fdl.com/calendar.iml

July 4 Omro 4th of July Celebration with Parade and Fireworks Scott Park http://www.omro-wi.com/calendar.html

July 4 Winneconne 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks on the Fox River http://www.winneconne.org/

July 4, 5, 6 Fremont ORIHULA DAYS at Secrets of Orihula (Formerly Huck Finns), live Music, Pig roast, Fireworks on Saturday July 5th (920) 446-3874 http://www.secretsoforihula.com/

July 5 Pandora’s Groove playing at Fratello’s in Oshkosh 6:00PM – 9:00PM http://www.pandorasgroove.com/ http://www.supplerestaurantgroup.com/fratellos/

July 5 Fremont at Ted’s Grandview bayou bash with fireworks 920-446-3261 http://www.tedsgrandview.com/

July 6 Fremont Independence day celebration at Hahn-A-Lula of Orihula, Parade & Firewords 920 446-3245 http://www.hahnalula.com/

July 11-12 Fremont River Days on the banks of the Wolf River in Fremont WI. Crafts, Food, Spirits, Ski show, fireworks Saturday July 12 http://www.fremontwis.com/

July 16 Wakeboard tournament at Fort Fremont Marine, Fremont 920-446-3220 http://www.fortfremont.com/

Jul 18, 19, 20 Winneconne Sovereign State Days, parade, street dance-Sat. Venetian Parade. Fireworks Friday July 18 http://www.winneconne.org/SSD/

July 19 Tri-County Powerboat Alliance meeting at the Bridge Bar, Fremont http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

July 19 Classic Boat Show – Shattuck Riverwalk – Menasha 920-725-2205

July 20 Aquapalooza – Waverly Beach Lake Winnebago http://www.aquapalooza.com/ and http://www.waverlybeach.com/

July 26 Park-to-Park Paddle canoe/kayak run, Shattuck Park, 8:30 a.m. http://www.fwwa.org/
July 28-August 3 EAA Air Venture EAA grounds, Oshkosh, this event is not on the water. The air show can be seen from Lake Winnebago. For best viewing of the airshow anchor on Lake Winnebago east of Oshkosh just north of Stony Beach. Tune your radio to AM 1210 or FM 100.7 to hear EAA Radio. http://www.airventure.org/


August 2008

August 1, Pandora’s Groove playing at Fratello’s in Oshkosh 6:00PM – 9:00PM http://www.pandorasgroove.com/ http://www.supplerestaurantgroup.com/fratellos/

August 2 Tri-County Powerboat Alliance Brat Fry fundraiser at Gills Landing, on the Wolf River, Weyauwega http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

August 2 Captain’s Cove water volleyball tournament on the south west side of Lake Poygan. 920-582-4757

August 2 Winnebago Rally raft-up 1:00PM to 3:00PM at the weed beds, Lake Poygan. Just show up, no need to register. http://www.winnebagorally.com/

August 13 Fremont invaders snowmobile club fund raiser at Hahn-A-Lula of Orihula, Barbeque and corn roast 920 446-3245 http://www.hahnalula.com/

August 13 Wakeboard tournament at Fort Fremont Marine, Fremont 920-446-3220 http://www.fortfremont.com/

August 16 Celebrate the Fox at Scott Park, Omro. http://foxriverrunners.org/

August 16 Duck races at Gills landing, Weyauwega 920-867-2884

August 23 Remote control boat races, Appleton Yacht Club, Appleton (920) 733-9848 http://www.appletonyachtclub.com/ (note website down as of May 12 2oo8)

August 30 Corn Roast at Menasha Marina, Menasha. Reservations needed. 920-967-5193
http://www.cityofmenasha-wi.gov/content/departments/parks_&_recreation/(60)marina/


September 2008

September 1 Labor Day Holiday

September 5,6 Seafood Fest, Jefferson Park Menasha http://www.neenahrotary.org/

September 20 Tri-County Powerboat Alliance meeting at the Other Place, Winneconne http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com/

September 20 Dragon Boat Race and Festival Leach Amphitheater and Riverside Park, Oshkosh http://www.uwosh.edu/dragonboat/

October 2008

October 5 Fox River locks end operation for the season http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-fox-river-lock-schedule.html

October 12 Bridges end operation for the season
http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2008/04/2008-bridges-start-operation-friday.html


Reoccurring events:
Webfooters water ski show, Fremont 6:00PM every Wednesday and Sunday June thru August (no show July 20th / August 10th) http://www.webfooters.org/

Leach Amphithiteater / Waterfest, Oshkosh. Live music. See webstie for events.
http://www.leachamphitheater.com/

Lakeside Spirit cruises, Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac 800-937-9123 http://www.lakesidespirit.com/

Fin-N-Feather show boat cruises, Winneconne 920-582-4305 http://www.fin-n-feathershowboats.com/

Popular anchorage:
Streichs – Lake Winnebago
http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2006/01/wisconsin-boating-lake-winnebago.html
Sand Pit – Lake Butte des Morts http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2005/08/wisconsin-boating-lake-butte-des-morts.html
Nipple Beach - Wolf River
http://presentationrentals.blogspot.com/2005/08/wisconsin-boating-wolf-river-going.html


How to add an event:
If you have additional information, events or corrections please e-mail us at admin@presentationrentals.net with the date, event details and a link to where more information is available.


About the Winnebago pool chain of lakes:
The Winnebago Pool is a collective name for a group of interconnected lakes in eastern Wisconsin. This chain of lakes includes Lake Winnebago, Butte des Morts, Poygan and Winneconne. The primary feed waters of the Winnebago Pool chain of lakes are the Wolf River & Fox River. Upstream on the Wolf River is Partridge Lake and Partrage Crop Lake. Downstream on the Fox River is Little Lake butte des Morts.

last updated May 12, 2008

2008 Fox River lock schedule

The Fox River Navigational System Authority is giving notice to all navigational interests that three Fox River locks will be open for the recreational navigational season at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008.

Photo of Appleton WI lock curtsy of gwo-main.com

The operational schedule is:

Menasha & DePere Locks (Seven day operation)

Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday - Sunday & Holidays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Little Kaukauna Lock (Five day operation)

Thursday – Monday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday Closed

The four locks in Appleton and the Cedars Lock will operate for an abbreviated 2008 navigation season because of College Avenue Bridge construction in the City of Appleton. The dates are May 23rd through July 6th. The Olde Oneida and Lawe Street bridges will operate in conjunction with the lock operation. The schedule is:

Appleton Locks 1-4 (Three day operation)

Friday – Sunday
Holidays Noon – 8 p.m.

Alternating hourly travel down stream and up stream.

Appleton Lock #1 – Downriver lockage at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Appleton Lock #4 – Upriver lockage at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Cedars Lock (Three day operation)

Friday – Sunday
Holidays Noon – 8 p.m.

All other locks are closed for the season.


The Fox River Navigational Authority has established the following user fee schedule:

Seasonal Lockage Permit $120.00

Daily Transit Permit

26 feet and over $12.00
Under 26 feet $ 6.00

The basic operational season will close on October 5, 2008. Inquiries can be addressed to the FRNSA Kaukauna office at (920) 759-9833.

FOX RIVER NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM AUTHORITY
1008 Augustine Street
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Tele. 920-759-9833
Fax: 920-759-9834
Harlan Kiesow, CEO

Launching our boat at Skipper Buds

This is a video of our boat being launched on April 24, 2008 at a ramp with a marine travel lift.

Nothing bad happened, it’s a normal launch.

I edited the video so the launch takes about a minute.

The previous weekend we cleaned, washed, and waxed the boat.

This is at Skipper Buds in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Our boat is a Sea Ray 280 Sundancer.

Its going to be a great summer.

2008 Bridge's start operation Friday April 25th 2008

The four Oshkosh Bridge and the Winneconne Bridge start operation Friday April 25th thru October 12, 2008 from 8:00 AM thru Midnight.
2008 navigational season operating dates and hours for bridges on the Fox River System

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Northeast Region - 2008 Bridge Operation Schedule

For the four bridges in Oshkosh (Main Street, Oregon/Jackson Streets, Wisconsin Street and Congress Avenue) and the Winneconne Main Street Bridge, the operating hours will be: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight from Friday, April 25th to Sunday, October 12th. As in the past there will be restricted operating hours for the Oshkosh bridges on Monday through Friday to avoid undue conflicts with street traffic during the following time periods:

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For the two bridges in Menasha (Racine and Tayco Streets), the operating hours will be: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Friday through Sunday and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday from Friday, April 25th through Sunday, October l2”. Operating hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th and Labor Day, Monday, September 1st will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, as on weekends.

Note: The Racine Street Bridge will not be operated on September 21, 2008 from 9:00 A.M until 2:00 P.M. to accommodate the Fox Cities Marathon route.

The Lawe Street and Olde Oneida Street bridges in Appleton will be operated from May 9, 2008 to July 7, 2008 then closed for the season as razing and replacement of the College Avenue bridge begins.

The Island Street Bridge in Kaukauna, and the Mill Street Bridge in Little Chute are inoperable, and will not have scheduled hours for the 2008 season.

During the off season, all operable bridges in the system can be opened if at least twelve (12) hours notice is given. Railroad bridges and highway lift bridges will be operational and available for 12 hour non-operating hours notification prior to April 25, 2008 and after October 12, 2008.

The following is a listing of telephone contacts for the issuance of 12 hour notices by mariners of requests for drawbridge openings during unscheduled operating hours:

City of Appleton, Drawbridge Operations, Municipal Service Building, 2625 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 (920)832-5580 [Police (920)832-5500]

City of Menasha, Director, Department of Public Works, 140 Main Street, Menasha, WI 54952 (920)967-5102 [Police (920)967-5128]
Winnebago County (Oshkosh and Winneconne Drawbridges), Bridge Operations Supervisor, Winnebago County, 901 W. County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54903 (920)232-1700 [After 3:00 p.m. (920)420-21461 Off Hours 920-232-1715

Canadian National, 6361 N. Western Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 (920-929-6040)

Questions? Northeast Region Bridge Operations: Dale Weber, Wisconsin Department of
Transportation, Northeast Region, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304 (920)492-7161.

Photo from http://www.gwo-main.com/

The Lower Fox River Lock System (Menasha Lock) operating season for 2008 is May 9th through September 28th. Off season lockages (surcharge applies) can be made by special 12 hour advance request. Contact Dennis Arnoudussen at 920-202-1853.

Source: East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
http://www.eastcentralrpc.org/

Boating video

Well, it’s been too long since I have updated this website. The winter in Wisconsin has been long and hard with a record volume of snowfall. However the DNR has just updated their website making it official that on Lake Winnebago this ice is out.

This winter we had a marine generator installed on our boat. This will allow us to use the air conditioning or heat away from the dock allowing more comfortable overnights on the hook. I hope to add more information on this at a future date.

I’m beginning to get into video and hope to add some informational videos as well as fun videos to this site. Below is the first video I have ever edited. It’s a short video that combines a few clips from our boating summer of 2007. I hope you enjoy.

Blogger video



Same video hosted at You Tube

Tri-County Powerboat Alliance Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Feb 9 2008

News for immediate release January 14, 2008

Tri-County Powerboat Alliance Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser

Saturday, February 9th, from 7 PM till 9:30 PM join the Tri-County Powerboat Alliance at it’s 7th annual "Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser" The event is held at Ted’s Grandview Supper Club, Wolf River Drive, Fremont, Wisconsin, and will feature wonderful wines and beers along with appetizers, music and silent auction items of signed artist prints, Packer memorabilia and raffling of a wine refrigerator.

Cost is just $30 a couple or $20 for an individual, and proceeds go to making our waterways a safe place for all recreational use. Contact TCPA@centurytel.net or 920 446-3930 for more information. No reservations needed, tickets at the door, "Designated Driver" program with free non-alcohol refreshments for drivers.

If you are boating on the Wolf River this season and having a safe and successful fun-filled day, chances are you have the volunteers of the Tri-County Powerboat Alliance to thank. We are over a 100 member strong, non-profit organization dedicated to making our waterways from New London to Lake Winnebago a safe place for recreational use. Our alliance regularly conducts safe boater education classes, organizes river clean up projects, provides signs and other navigational aids, sponsors informational meetings and raises funds for dredging projects.

Our goal is to promote safe boating and to preserve the Wolf River while maintaining its navigability, accessibility for fair and equitable use by all recreational users. Since our formation in 1994, with all the various users and philosophies of this beautiful water system we emphasize courtesy and safe fun for all. We also work closely with state and local government officials to protect the waterway and it’s natural resources. Each year we sponsor various fund-raising events to pay for navigational aids, such as the lighted buoys that guide boaters and hire barges with cranes to pull "deadheads", partially or fully submerged dead trees that lie in the river channel, that may be perilous to boaters. This past summer we pulled out a dozen 55-gallon drum barrels used for floatation in the floating fishing shanties, various buckets, hazardous metal, debris and garbage from the navigable channel and shoreline of the river during our river clean up. We also contribute to riprap shoreline erosion controls, fish and wildlife protection areas as part of our good citizen policies, among many other guiding principles to protect the river as a resource.

Events this year include our June 7th, annual alliance Wolf River clean up and our annual brat fry at Gills Landing, Weyauwega, on August 2nd.

If you’d like to learn more about our alliance of boaters, the Wolf River or would like to join, please contact us at tcpa@centurytel or http://tcpaweb.googlepages.com