Iowa County WATCH
Contact Information
Debra Ivey
UW-Extension
222 N Iowa St.
Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533
608-935-0391
608-935-3024 FAX
Alliance Information
Alliance Code: RIO-102
Number of Members: 15
Vision Statement
We recently reorganized into a combined coalition and are working on a vision statement.Mission Statement
We recently reorganized into a combined coalition and are working on a mission statement.Goal and Objectives
Increase healthy alternatives for youth Decrease teen risk behavior Contribute to the learning environment of our communityRegular Meetings
We recently reorganized and will be meeting on a quarterly basis.Funding Sources
Some schools receive Safe and Drug Free Schools funds and/or DPI grants. We receive a small amount of tobacco funds.Activities or Programming
- Community education programs
- Alternative activities
- Youth Leadership training
- Asset development
- Public education and training
- Networking sessions
Groups Involved
- K-12 Schools
- Parents/PTA/PTO/Parent groups
- Legal/Attorneys
- AODA Services
- Mental Health Services
- Youth Organizations
- Healthcare/Medical
- Businesses
- Civic Clubs (Jaycees, Rotary, Lions, etc.)
- County Extension (4-H, Family Living)
Affiliations and Memberships
- Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Education Network (WATODEN)
- Student Mini-Grants (Department of Public Instruction)
- Family Preservation and Support
- University of Wisconsin Extension (4-H, Family Living)
Targeted Outcomes
- Substance abuse prevention
- Bullying prevention
- Violence prevention
- Positive youth development
- Asset development