Potentially Dangerous Conditions On Rivers

If you’re planning on getting your kayak or canoe out this weekend, river safety advocates in Southwest Wisconsin are warning of potentially risky conditions. In a report, Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, are asking that you know before you go and take precautions.  Timm Zumm, president of the Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway says anyone using the Wisconsin River going downstream towards Lone Rock should instead keep on the right side of the river. Construction to build a new bridge in Lone Rock has blocked anyone heading left to the main channel of the river. Zumm said he advises people to avoid heading left and getting stuck there. With high water levels from recent rainfall and snow melting, Zumm also said turning around could be a matter of life and death. Zumm said through work with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Iowa County Emergency Management, they were able to set up a text alert river safety system. It’s a simple as signing up for alerts on the emergency management website or texting RIVERWAY to 77295. Zumm said he hopes people use it and make smart choices on the river.