On Wednesday, March 15th, Judge Guy Reynolds of the Sauk County Circuit Court in Baraboo will offer his oral decision about the Alliance's request for a "stay" on the high-impact activities included in DNR's Master Plan for the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area. We…
The Alliance has a lot going in March, and we wanted to share those events with you. Here's a summary: Saturday, March 11: First Volunteer Work Day at Badger (9am - 12pm) to inventory tools and equipment, and to make…
The local and regional media have been very attentive to the lawsuit filed by the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance ("David") against DNR ("Goliath") for their inclusion of high impact activities in their Final Master Plan for the Sauk Prairie State…
A hearing was held in the Baraboo Courthouse on Monday, February 27th, in the court of Judge Guy Reynolds. Almost 100 citizens were there to observe the hearing. The hearing was conducted for the Alliance and the DNR to present…
The Alliance has filed three separate petitions regarding the DNR's Final Master Plan for the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area on the Badger Lands. One petition was filed in Sauk County Court against DNR and its approval of the Master…
Yes, it is hard to believe that the Alliance will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. We've come a long ways together, always serving as the voice of the community for the future of the Badger lands. And we…
The Master Plan for the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area (SPSRA) at the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant has been approved, and we are not pleased with the outcome. Public sentiment against high impact recreation like dual-sport (off-road) motorcycles was completely ignored.…
On Wednesday and Thursday (December 7 & 8), the Alliance filed two lawsuits against the DNR. Due to filing deadlines, it was important for the attorneys for the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance to file the petitions challenging the DNR's Master Plan…
This week, the Alliance and 14 of 20 original signatories to the Badger Reuse Plan (2001) have submitted formal statements to the Natural Resources Board sharing concerns about the Final Master Plan to the Sauk Prairie State Conservation Area. Both…
DNR has released its final Master Plan for the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area (SPSRA) awaiting approval by the Natural Resources Board (December 14th), and it doesn't bode well for the individual or family seeking quiet recreation on the state-managed…