De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Area De

De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Pier

Viewing Pier • Lighted • 300 ft long • 12 ft (approx. ) above

Island Pathway • 10 -12 ft wide • Lighted • Adjacent to locks.

Scissors Bridge • Located west of locks. • Spans from Voyageur Park to Island.

Downtown Connection • Utilize Fox River Trail. • Decorative sidewalks leading to downtown. •

Wildlife Viewing • Pelicans • Bald Eagles • Black Crowned Night Heron • Blue

Fish Viewing • Sturgeon • Walleye • Musky • Gar • Many others.

Fishing • New access. • Prime walleye location. • Fishing allowed from May to

Historic District • Increased access. • Island, Dam and Locks are a registered Historic

Educational • • School groups St. Norbert College Day cares Naturalist tours

Economic Impact • Study of Sturgeon Viewing – Two weeks, 3000 people, $300, 000

Economic Impact • Wildlife watching – Increased 266% over past 20 years. – (Study)Generated

Construction Timeline • January 2012 – Construction began on bridge structures, raised boardwalk, and

Funding • Have received approximately $900, 000 million in Stewardship Grants. • Received $100,

Promote Family Embrace History Education Big Picture Wildlife Economy/Downtown Values

What can you do? To donate, please send check to: City of De Pere/Riverwalk

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De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Area

De Pere Riverwalk and Wildlife Viewing Pier

Project Description

Viewing Pier • Lighted • 300 ft long • 12 ft (approx. ) above normal water level

Fishing Dock

Island Pathway • 10 -12 ft wide • Lighted • Adjacent to locks.

Scissors Bridge • Located west of locks. • Spans from Voyageur Park to Island. • To be operated by FVNA Lock Tender.

Downtown Connection • Utilize Fox River Trail. • Decorative sidewalks leading to downtown. • Decorative lighting.

Project Features

Wildlife Viewing • Pelicans • Bald Eagles • Black Crowned Night Heron • Blue Heron • Many others.

Fish Viewing • Sturgeon • Walleye • Musky • Gar • Many others.

Fishing • New access. • Prime walleye location. • Fishing allowed from May to February, south of power lines.

Historic District • Increased access. • Island, Dam and Locks are a registered Historic District. • Includes lock tenders house.

Impact

Educational • • School groups St. Norbert College Day cares Naturalist tours

Economic Impact • Study of Sturgeon Viewing – Two weeks, 3000 people, $300, 000 (UWGB Study) • Locks – Two years (27 different states, 12 different countries)

Economic Impact • Wildlife watching – Increased 266% over past 20 years. – (Study)Generated $1. 3 billion to economy in 2001 • • Increased fishing. Ability for special events. Tourist attraction. $1. 9 million yearly impact

Construction Timeline • January 2012 – Construction began on bridge structures, raised boardwalk, and pathway. • Spring 2012 – Rebid of viewing pier, fishing dock and trail lighting • Fall 2012 – Construction of viewing pier and other selected amenities.

Funding • Have received approximately $900, 000 million in Stewardship Grants. • Received $100, 000 grant from Coastal Management. • Private Funding is on going.

Promote Family Embrace History Education Big Picture Wildlife Economy/Downtown Values

What can you do? To donate, please send check to: City of De Pere/Riverwalk 335 S. Broadway De Pere, WI 54115