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We protect what we love.
WHO WE ARE
Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS)
Since 2007, we've been passionate protectors of our beloved lakes and the Wisconsin River. We're a committed and diverse group of people and organizations that want to ensure that future generations experience the preciousness of these waters.
Our stewardship has ranged from helping state and local partners find ways to reduce algae blooms to monitoring water quality and offering grants to support important preservation work.
WHAT WE DO
We create positive change through collaboration.
PACRS is about working together to make a difference. And for that to happen, you have to establish trust and build authentic partnerships. That's our model and the way we make an impact.
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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See us in action
![EPPIC sponsored the first WI River Bash and PACRS was there along with other water groups, providers (farmers), DNR staff and multiple counties land and water staff. A great day of partner builder. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1721451882995-QGQSW94K5NIKZREV7FAZ/image-asset.jpeg)
![PACRS has helped this no till drill become available for farmers to try out.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1713677696763-NWNNOKV432TBU2SRAV0R/image-asset.jpeg)
![Learned so much at the 2024 WI Lakes and Rivers Convention about many statewide collaborative efforts to improve our water quality. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1712956699567-KXKEPLIX1RXEEZ58HQ74/image-asset.jpeg)
![A well deserved award to Portage County Conservationist Tracy Arnold #petenwellandcastlerockstewards #wisconsinlakesandriversconvention](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1712956699567-1M065XHVD7TVXLY83DJF/image-asset.jpeg)
![An amazing collaborative and learning day at the 2nd annual WI River Basin Gathering as a PACRS member. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1710480291512-RT58PPUF05YJA3NORH8D/image-asset.jpeg)
![A beautiful fall day on Petenwell today. A swan family is still here to enjoy it. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699119820189-XIAE2G16RYXZEKT6LCME/image-asset.jpeg)
![Brad Strobel showing ditches that will be plugged so the Little Yellow River can meander once again #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-XJ44L1M9QFROFZPPG0CU/image-asset.jpeg)
![Resuscitating the Yellow River in Necedah National Wildlife was the topic of the PACRS meeting given by a very enthusiastic Brad Strobel, US Department of Interior #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-EMEDUO8VEG47WZJYFKH0/image-asset.jpeg)
![Scott, our leader at our annual meeting. Thanks
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![Some PACRS members attend Snap Shot Day at Petenwell County Park learning about and looking for invasive plant life with Adams Cty water conservationist Kiefer. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards #adamscountywi](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-BEN2LHS7JI0CG68AKW0Y/image-asset.jpeg)
![Caught this weed cutter on Big Roche a Cri Lake today during a bike ride. Thanks for helping us clean up the lakes! #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1692495252855-EBOIYSGX7EQ7HAYDQU8T/image-asset.jpeg)
![End of the PACRS meeting. Thanks for hosting us Shipwreck Bay. You have a lovely spot on Castle Rock Lake. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-TM39CG9G96NMG5IPVX0T/image-asset.jpeg)
![PACRS collaborating with 14 Mile Creek Watershed is working to clean up our water!! #petenwellandcastlerockstewards #14milecreek](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1691615755345-616DROVO9XBP0C2EQJY4/image-asset.jpeg)
![Peaceful kayak ride on Petenwell. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-IYBI6OO59XMX5CUWZIRY/image-asset.jpeg)
![Peaceful kayaking on Lake Petenwell](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-ME6YX93QY5P5J5ZQHXRM/image-asset.jpeg)
![Summer is a lot more fun on cleaner Lake Petenwell #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-NZMYBAYDFVMDAIADDNGU/image-asset.jpeg)
![The water quality on the Petenwell made for a lovely pontoon sunset ride after a dip in it. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-O9RYSMY4422B8FSR7VBV/image-asset.jpeg)
![Perfect night on the Petenwell after the big storm the night before. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-YR9MIU46LM4FT9LQ6CJY/image-asset.jpeg)
![Big catch on Petenwell on the 4th of July. #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1691446972041-AJ1XV6M5SZ913VK8TZOO/image-asset.jpeg)
![Love sailing on the Petenwell!! #petenwellandcastlerockstewards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6410e1e339645b70700c66cc/1699994141834-LLF1B0VFX38M4SJ5DZUE/image-asset.jpeg)
Join us in making our lakes cleaner.
Become a PACRS member and help us preserve our lakes for future generations.