24 Launches Adopted, More on the Way
Have you heard of the Adopt a Launch Program at Fox-Wolf? Concerned local water lovers are volunteering to take care of their favorite boat launches. From individuals to groups to businesses, your friends and neighbors are stepping up to help out.
In 2025, five new launches have been added to the growing list of adopted Northeast Wisconsin boat launches. Launches like Memorial Park in Howard, Fritse Park in Fox Crossing, and Perkofski Launch in De Pere are just a few of the launches added this year. Curious what launches have been adopted in the area? Check out the map below!
Want to learn more about the Adopt a Launch Program? What do Adopt-A-Launch volunteers do?
Volunteers visit their boat launch at least three times a year between April 1 and November 1. Safety is emphasized for all volunteers. 
Each time volunteers visit their boat launch, they will:
- Look for aquatic invasive species at boat launches
- Remove plants from boat launch area
- Remove litter around boat launches.
- Report any issues with the boat launch or surrounding areas
All volunteers will be trained on all expected tasks and how to report and document aquatic invasive species, launch issues, etc.
How can my group apply?
Each volunteer or group of volunteers adopts a boat landing by choosing a preferred site and contacting our AIS Coordinator Chris (contact information below). Chris will provide your group with an Adopt-a-Launch Application and assist you with choosing an available boat launch for adoption.
Questions? Comments? Contact Chris Acy, the AIS Coordinator covering Brown, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties at (920) 460-3674 or chris@fwwa.org!
Check out the Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance’s Winnebago Waterways Program webpage and follow our Winnebago Waterways Facebook page or @WinnWaterways on Twitter!
Check out the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance’s Keepers of the Fox Program on the Keepers of the Fox Program webpage or at the Keepers of the Fox Facebook page.
Winnebago Waterways and Keepers of the Fox are Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance programs. The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is an independent nonprofit organization that identifies and advocates effective policies and actions that protect, restore, and sustain water resources in the Fox-Wolf River Basin.
Photo Credit: Chris Acy
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