The program will be presented by Jonathan “Jay” Dick, a Technology and Lands Specialist at the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company. The WVIC have been the caretaker of water in 21 reservoirs focusing on conservation, flood control, low flow augmentation and regulation of a uniform flow in the Wisconsin River. Born at the turn of the 19th century, Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company traces its roots from the heart of the Northwoods, through the boom of the paper and power industry, to the river valley we know today. Come hear a bit of the WVIC history, and what it takes to “run” the Wisconsin river system. This History Speaks program is presented live at 2pm at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau), in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library. The presentation will be recorded and available digitally on Facebook and YouTube within a few days of the live program (along with many of our past programs). They are also being played on The Wausau Public Access Channel 980. MCHS is located in the Woodson History Center at 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin. Exhibit and office hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm and Friday and Saturday 1 pm to 4:30 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/723399109394073 or https://www.youtube.com/MarathonCountyHistoricalSociety

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