River Bash
press release: On September 19 Wisconsinites committed to clean and abundant water in Wisconsin will gather for River Bash, a gala hosted by River Alliance of Wisconsin.
Members of the public interested in water conservation are invited to attend. Keynote speaker Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes will highlight accomplishments of the Year of Clean Drinking Water and the importance of working together to make big changes to protect Wisconsin’s water resources.
“In Wisconsin, water is having a moment. Governor Evers has declared it the Year of Clean Drinking Water and Speaker Vos has convened a Water Quality Task Force. River Alliance of Wisconsin brings people across the Badger State together to make sure this ‘moment’ turns into a movement. River Bash is a night to celebrate the people who find solutions to pressing water conservation challenges. Join us to support the change-makers who safeguard Wisconsin’s most precious resource,” shared Raj Shukla, executive director at River Alliance of Wisconsin.
The event will take place from 5:30-8pm at Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union. The evening will include an awards ceremony to celebrate two River Champions and a Lifetime Service Award recipient.
River Champions are recognized for their sustained, exemplary efforts to protect Wisconsin’s waters and make a lasting impact. The 2019 River Champions are:
- Dr. Michael S. Alfieri & Dr. Ted A. Wilson, Viterbo University
- Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
The 2019 Lifetime Service award will be presented to Lindsay Wood Davis—a River Alliance member and former Board Chair, who was also recently inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Davis will receive the River Alliance of Wisconsin’s first ever Lifetime Service Award.
“Lindsay has coupled his vast communications expertise and his passion for Wisconsin’s waters to continuously grow, educate and inspire the River Alliance of Wisconsin community of members, board and staff,” said Raj Shukla, executive director. “He is a shining example of a water advocate and water protector and we know he will continue to inspire many in the years ahead,” Shukla continued.
Early-bird pricing for River Bash has been extended through 9-9. Purchase your tickets to attend at: www.wisconsinrivers.org/2019-
Early bird rate $50, Students $20. Regular price tickets are $65 (Students $25).