Diversity

All systems thrive on diversity. Economic, human and environmental. River Falls currently has the best of all worlds environmentally. We have a river rated by the Department of Natural Resources as “exceptional” and “outstanding” as it travels through the city. We have a 16 acre lake an accompanying wetlands. We have a healthy habitat for turtles, frogs, ducks, herons and eagles. The birds and animals who prefer slow moving water watch for their dinner swimming around in Lake George. . We have 24 parks in River Falls, totaling over 450 acres. A year-round nature experience is readily available with the White Pathway and our unique Lake George and its fishing pier. There is easy access for all from families with strollers to seniors. Stop by any time of the year and enjoy the quiet, natural, tranquil Lake George environment. Let’s all work together to improve what we already have. The “River Restoration: A Visual Impression” poster from the Kinni Corridor Project Tech Talk of 7/20/17 provides a cross sectional drawing of how the lowered Kinni would look in reference to the White Pathway. If the Junction Falls Dam is removed, the Kinni will drop 15 to 25 feet below level of the White Pathway. If you can see the river at all over the banks, it will be in a man made depression or ditch. The exposed riverbanks would most likely be a safety hazard unless extensively reconfigured, adding additional costs.

The river will naturally return to the bedrock level as the river slopes from behind Main Street to the area of the dam.