Located in the Lyman F. Anderson Agriculture and Conservation Center One Fen Oak Court Room 234 Madison, WI 53718-8812 Map to Fen Oak 608-224-3730 lakes@co.dane.wi.us
The Yahara Waterways Water Trail Project was created through a collaborative, multiple partner effort working with government, nonprofits, and related area businesses (see list of partners at the end) under the guidance of the Dane County Environmental Council. The project’s premise is that as people learn more about their local place, they will care and work to preserve their unique home. Madison and Dane County’s identity is closely connected to the rich weave of our historical, cultural, and environmental features. The guide offers a fresh perspective of the physical character of this famous water resource and the histories behind present day landmarks.
This guide is based on Taychopera: A Canoe Guide to Dane County’s 4 Lakes, developed in 1984 by the Dane County Environmental Council with text written by Jane Licht. Taychopera means “four lakes” in the HoChunk tongue. Taychopera is the glacial-formed chain of lakes, marshes and river now known as Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa, Upper and Lower Mud, and the Yahara River.
Through this new guide, the project team hopes to inspire people to get out on the water and have a direct connection with these Yahara Waterways.
Partners in the Yahara Waterways Water Trail Project:
Yahara Waterways Water Trail Guide now available!
