RRHA Accomplishments

• Lights on the Auburn Street Bridge
• Contributions to the Rockford Ski Broncs Ski Team
• Contributions to Nicholas Conservatory
• Contributions to Midway Wetland Project
• Elevation Survey for the Fordam Dam
• Lighted Boat Parade
• Tree removal from river
• Latham Street Bridge Lighting
• Brought all parties together to help meditate the new shorter Martin Park No Wake zone
• RRHA is spearheading the drive to get bridge pillars lighted. The first bridge completed was the Bauer Parkway Bridge. Look for the Red Pillar lights and the Green center of channel light at night.
• Setup the RRHA Website to help keep the public informed about what happening along the beautiful Rock River.
• Purchased "Danger Buoys" donated to the Sheriff Department
• Helped establish the "No Wake Ordinance" to protect shorelines during high water.
• Established a quarterly newsletter to keep member informed of river related issues.
• Published a map of our section of the river for public distributions through boat dealers and bait shops.
• Placed bulletin boards at all public launch ramps.
• Installed directional signs and speed limit signs on bridges. In order to protect boaters and fisherman lobbied to not allow fishing from bridges.
• Supplied Sheriff's Patrol boats with "loaner" life jackets for children.
• Established and maintain the "River Conditions Hot Line" to provide current river conditions and/or restrictions. (815)316-8888

Who is Who?  RRHA Officers

 

President - Steve Lucas

Secretary - Mike Dagefoerde

Treasurer - Ron Neushwander

Board Member - Loyd & Diane Koch

Board Member - Brian & Megan Huels

Board Member - Ron & Sharon Neuschewander

Board Member - Mike & Pij Richter

Board Member - Chuck & Jan Barber

Board Member - Mike & Nancy Dagefoerde

Board Member - Steve Lucas & Pattie French

Board Member - Neil & Carol Pontious

Board Member - Jack Sokolski

Board Member - Chris & Jennifer Whiteford

Board Member - Tim Hendricks

Board Member - Steve Lineberry

Board Member - Bruce & Paula Olson

Board Member - Bruce & Cassandra Swartz

 

 

Webmaster - Chip Gammel

Membership

 

Interested in becoming a member?  You must live on the Rock River as well as pay a $20 Membership per year.  See our Membership link to the left for details.