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De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Area

Enjoy the beauty of nature and explore the wildlife at the De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Area. This project features a lighted 300 ft long viewing pier, a fishing dock, an island pathway, and a scissors bridge. Experience the thrill of fishing for walleye, musky, and more, or simply relax and watch the pelicans, bald eagles, and other wildlife. The project also provides increased access to the historic district and has a positive economic impact on the community. Donations are welcome to support this initiative.

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De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Area

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  1. De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Area

  2. De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Pier

  3. Project Description

  4. Viewing Pier • Lighted • 300 ft long • 12 ft (approx.) above normal water level

  5. Fishing Dock

  6. Island Pathway • 10-12 ft wide • Lighted • Adjacent to locks.

  7. Scissors Bridge • Located west of locks. • Spans from Voyageur Park to Island. • To be operated by FVNA Lock Tender.

  8. Downtown Connection • Utilize Fox River Trail. • Decorative sidewalks leading to downtown. • Decorative lighting.

  9. Project Features

  10. Wildlife Viewing • Pelicans • Bald Eagles • Black Crowned Night Heron • Blue Heron • Many others.

  11. Fish Viewing • Sturgeon • Walleye • Musky • Gar • Many others.

  12. Fishing • New access. • Prime walleye location. • Fishing allowed from May to February, south of power lines.

  13. Historic District • Increased access. • Island, Dam and Locks are a registered Historic District. • Includes lock tenders house.

  14. Impact

  15. Educational • School groups • St. Norbert College • Day cares • Naturalist tours

  16. Economic Impact • Study of Sturgeon Viewing • Two weeks, 3000 people, $300,000 (UWGB Study) • Locks • Two years (27 different states, 12 different countries)

  17. Economic Impact • Wildlife watching • Increased 266% over past 20 years. • (Study)Generated $1.3 billion to economy in 2001 • Increased fishing. • Ability for special events. • Tourist attraction. • $1.9 million yearly impact

  18. Construction Timeline • January 2012 – Construction began on bridge structures, raised boardwalk, and pathway. • Spring 2012 – Rebid of viewing pier, fishing dock and trail lighting • Fall 2012 – Construction of viewing pier and other selected amenities.

  19. Funding • Have received approximately $900,000 million in Stewardship Grants. • Received $100,000 grant from Coastal Management. • Private Funding is on going.

  20. Big Picture Promote Family Embrace History Education Wildlife Economy/Downtown Values

  21. What can you do?To donate, please send check to:City of De Pere/Riverwalk335 S. BroadwayDe Pere, WI 54115

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