Root Pike Watershed Initiative Network (Root-Pike WIN) Email Format
Environmental ServicesWisconsin, United States2-10 Employees
Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (Root-Pike WIN) is an environmental services organization focused on protecting and restoring the Root-Pike and adjacent Lake Michigan watersheds. It supports the integrity of land, water, and air resources while aiming to sustain the regional economy and community well-being. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, the group is a small team that funds and facilitates a network of locally initiated conservation projects. These activities position it as a collaborative hub for watershed conservation in the region. Its work engages local communities and partner organizations to address watershed health, stormwater management, and habitat restoration. Notable collaborations include a 2023 partnership with Microsoft to restore prairie and forest land along Lamparek Creek in Mount Pleasant, Kenosha County, and earlier efforts with UW-Parkside to reduce stormwater runoff, reflecting an emphasis on collaborative, place-based restoration. The organization has also worked with groups to monitor water quality across tributaries, illustrating a broader program of watershed stewardship in the region.