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Become a Member of the Friends of the Baraboo River
Please consider becoming a member of the Friends of the Baraboo River (FOBR) to support the conservation, protection, and enjoyment of the Baraboo River. FOBR is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and enhance the river's ecological, recreational, and cultural resources.
By becoming a member of FOBR, individuals can:
1. Support river conservation: FOBR works to protect and restore the Baraboo River's natural ecosystems and habitats, including water quality, fish and wildlife populations, and the surrounding riparian areas.
2. Enhance recreational opportunities: FOBR promotes safe and responsible use of the river for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. The organization also works to develop and maintain river access points.
3. Connect with the community: FOBR provides opportunities for members to connect with other individuals who share a passion for the Baraboo River. Members can participate in river clean-up events, educational programs, and social activities.
4. Make a difference: By supporting FOBR, members can make a positive impact on the Baraboo River and the surrounding community. The organization relies on the support of its members to fund its programs and initiatives.
In addition to these benefits, FOBR members also receive regular updates on the organization's activities and events, as well as discounts on merchandise and river trips. Overall, becoming a member of FOBR is a great way to support the conservation and enjoyment of the Baraboo River while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals.
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More and more kayakers and canoeists have been paddling the Baraboo River in the past two years. In an effort to make using the river safer and more user friendly in Sauk County, bridge identification signs were placed along the river in Sauk County late last fall.
The new signs are a joint effort of Sauk County Emergency Management, Sauk County Highway Department the the Friends of the Baraboo River. The sign project was coordinated and planned by Emergency Management, led by director Jeff Jelinek. Noting the increased popularity of the Baraboo River, Jelinek sees the bridge signs as a way to make the river safer for paddlers and easier for emergency responders to locate any people in distress on the river.
Placing signs by the 28 highway and railroad bridges in Sauk County will give paddlers location markers they can refer to in case they should run into trouble. That in turn makes locating paddlers lost or otherwise in distress easier for the Sheriff’s Department, fire departments and medical emergency responders. The Kickapoo River, one of southern Wisconsin’s most popular paddling rivers, has had bridge signs for years.
The bridge sign project was sponsored by the Friends of the Baraboo River and planned and coordinated by Sauk County Emergency Management. The Sauk County Highway Department installed the signs last fall.
The Friends of the Baraboo River is an all volunteer organization. Memberships and donations support initiatives that assist the Baraboo River paddling community.