
Friends of Starkweather Creek, Inc
Friends of Starkweather Creek is a volunteer organization of citizen stewards, advocates, explorers and educators dedicated to the...Learn more
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In 2024, volunteers from the Friends of Starkweather Creek tested 20 water bodies around Dane County to measure levels of PFAS flowing into the Yahara River watershed from the Dane County Airport, where fire-fighting foam has been used for many years. Unfortunately, significant levels of PFAS were found in Starkweather Creek, and downstream in Lakes Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa.
You can find our detailed report, along with the testing map at the Friends of Starkweather Creek Website .
In 2025, we again tested 10 locations around Dane County. Our goal is to continue PFAS testing in 2026. Any funds we gather from this fundraiser will be used to cover the costs of PFAS sampling test kits and laboratory analysis.
The Friends of Starkweather Creek call for immediate and effective efforts to reduce the sources of ongoing PFAS pollution in our waters. As proponents of clean water, clean air, natural spaces, and public health, we want to bring awareness to this longstanding problem. With knowledge and data we can advocate for our leaders to take action!
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About Friends of Starkweather Creek, Inc
Friends of Starkweather Creek is a volunteer organization of citizen stewards, advocates, explorers and educators dedicated to the enhancement of the watershed’s environmental quality.
PO Box 8442Madison, WI 53708-8442
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Causes
Environment, Education
Established
2004
Verified on GoFundMe
2026
Tax ID
20-0823874
NTEE code
Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
Friends of Starkweather Creek, Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 20-0823874. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by Candid.
Recent Donations
- Beth Racette donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Jeff Schank donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Anonymous donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Zain Abhari donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Mary Schumacher donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Barrett Lione-Seaton donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Anonymous donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Paul Noeldner donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Anonymous donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026
- Anastasia Coppola donated to Support Ongoing PFAS Testing in Dane County in 2026

