Environment
New County Building Could Run on Solar Power
County planning 31,000 square feet in solar arrays to power new human services building.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerHabitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park
Part of massive environmental cleanup effort. Project would tie in with new bike trail, create large natural area.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCould New Coggs Building Go Solar?
Two supervisors suggest new Human Services building should include solar power generation.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them
Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway
$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerDNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS
60% of 580 wastewater facilities in state spread treated biosolids on land and farms.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioIt’s Plastic Free July!
You can take the Plastic-Free Pledge, join the cause of groups like Plastic-Free MKE, to reduce use of single-use plastics.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerClimate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government
Residents want government to protect vulnerable neighbors, invest in green infrastructure and public transportation.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerPolicy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerNew State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Transportation Building Going Solar?
Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer