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FRIENDS OF THE LOWER WISCONSIN RIVERWAY (FLOW)
Is a group that champions the 92 miles of pristine, free- owing—and legally protected—river between Prairie du Sac and the Mississippi River. These river enthusiasts help educate river users, advocate for the continued protection of the riverway and the safety of users, and enjoy group recreational activities on the water and beyond.
In 2015, the Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway (FLOW) partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to place six “Kids Don’t Float” loaner life vest stations on the Lower Wisconsin River, which, sadly, sees drownings each year, often of boaters who are not wearing life jackets. Members of the Friends group helped construct the architect-designed kiosks, and placed signs that list the other stations along the river where the life jackets can be returned after use. The newest kiosks bring the number of life jacket stations in the program to nearly 75, on lakes and rivers across the state.
Over the summer, the jackets were regularly borrowed
and returned along the Wisconsin River. Life vest stations installed by FLOW, are located at Peck’s Landing and the Highway 14 landing in Spring Green and at the Town of Mazomanie, Arena, Otter Creek and Gotham boat landings.
All are welcome to join FLOW’s year-round events, which can be found on their Facebook page or their website: wisconsinriverfriends.org. If you are planning a river trip to the area, contact FLOW for information on river conditions, canoe/kayak/tube rentals, shuttles, camping conditions, etc. and, consider becoming a member of FLOW!
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