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Wisconsin Valley
Improvement Company

Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company (WVIC) is a private corporation that operates 21 water storage reservoirs to regulate a uniform flow in the Wisconsin River. We also help coordinate the operation of the 25 hydroelectric plants on the Wisconsin River that are owned and operated by ten utilities or paper companies. We are unique because no other company coordinates an entire river system from one central location for several separate waterpower users, all of which pay for our operation. The benefits of our operation include:

  • Increased hydroelectric generation

  • Recreation

  • Flood control
  • Water Conservation

  • Low flow augmentation & 
    water quality improvement

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Flow Forecasts

Wisconsin River Report - May 8, 2008 - Current reservoir level, river flow, and weather conditions throughout the basin.

Wisconsin River Centennial Trail - NEW - Canoe trail map of the entire Wisconsin River showing portages, campgrounds and much more

WVIC Reservoir Report May 4, 2008 - Summarizing water levels, river flows, and precipitation.

WVIC joins Midwest Hydro Users Group and Wisconsin DNR in promoting public safety at dams

New Rice Reservoir Recreation Site - Learn more about WVIC's newest boat landing and recreation facility.

Radar Images - National Weather Service radar images for the six radar sites that cover Wisconsin.

Rice Reservoir Public Recreation Facilities - Boat landings, public fishing access, and other public recreation sites on Rice Reservoir (Lake Nokomis).

Big Eau Pleine Reservoir Fishery Report - The Wisconsin DNR has released preliminary results of the spring 2003 fishery survey of the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir. Learn more.

Wisconsin River Reservoir System Operating Plan - A detailed description of how WVIC operates the system of 21 reservoirs used to control the flow if the Wisconsin River.

Camping at the Willow Flowage - Learn more about the opportunities for semi-primitive camping in the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area.

Big Eau Pleine Reservoir Maps - Detailed "Lake Survey Maps" of the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir.

Wausau Kayak Course Water - Where does the water for the kayak races really come from?
 

Reservoir Water Levels
 

 

Graphs Showing Reservoir Water Level for the Entire Year 

 

 
 

Public Safety at Dams

The reservoir and hydroelectric dams on the Wisconsin River provide many recreational opportunities. However, dams can also be dangerous if you don't follow safety guidelines. Learn how to be safe when using the water near dams by visiting our Public Safety at Dams page.
 

WVIC Contact Information

Telephone: 715-848-2976 Postal address: 2301 North Third Street, Wausau, WI 54403
FAX: 715-842-0284 Electronic mail: staff@wvic.com
Last modified: May 08, 2008