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Willow Creek Preserve

    County:     Sheboygan
Lot Size:     143 acres
Established:  10/16/2018


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Property Story

In October of 2018, the Willow Creek  property was officially acquired by Glacial Lakes Conservancy (GLC) from the City of Sheboygan. The evolution of this property transfer and preservation plan has been a multiple year process involving many important team players including: GLC, City of Sheboygan, Town of Sheboygan, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), and many invested government and community stakeholders.

Funding for the purchase of this property was secured from the Sheboygan River Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) settlement. These funds were established with the purpose of restoring natural resources that have been previously degraded by the discharge of hazardous substances into areas such as the Sheboygan River.

This property includes 143 acres of undeveloped land positioned west of Taylor Drive, between Indiana Avenue and Erie Avenue. Willow Creek traverses this property and is a tributary to the Sheboygan River. This prominent feature has given rise to the name Willow Creek Preserve.

GLC’s intention is to protect  and restore this propertys ecological value and to allow passive recreation for public enjoyment. Currently, there are footpath trails that exist as remnants of old farm access paths. These trails will be loosely maintained and eventually expanded upon to support gentle exploration of the various habitats and wildlife that can be found here.

Future plans for this property have been, and will continue to be, guided by stakeholder input and will include but are not limited to: restoring the creek to support natural and native fish reproduction, invasive plant species management, wetland protection, and the addition of pollinator habitat.
 
​With time, sustainable planning, and community partnership and support, this property will provide an urban oasis that will be forever protected and available for public enjoyment of current and future generations.

April 4, 2022 Stakeholder Meeting


Permitted uses:
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Bird watching
  • Dogs on a leash
  • Snowshoeing

Prohibited uses:
  • Hunting of any kind
  • Trapping
  • Dumping
  • Littering
  • Motorized vehicles
  • Biking
  • Cutting/trimming of trees or shrubs
  • Plant/seed collection

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Phone: 920-273-1143 Address: 529 Ontario Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081 Email: info@glaciallakes.org

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