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Groups React as States and Provinces Commit to Reconvene in May to Continue Debate on Precedent-Setting Great Lakes Water Diversion
It is critical that any diversion proposal meet the rigorous requirements of the Compact which were developed to safeguard the Great Lakes.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Public Overwhelmingly Opposed To Wisconsin’s Great Lakes Diversion Proposal
99% of more than 11,200 comments indicate opposition or serious concern regarding City of Waukesha's proposed Great Lakes diversion
Apr 13th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Environmental Groups Call on EPA for Immediate Action in Kewaunee County
After 18 months of inaction, county residents deserve clean, safe drinking water
Mar 9th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Senate schedules last-minute vote on water privatization bill tomorrow despite widespread public opposition
AB 554 is a bill that threatens drinking water for millions of Wisconsinites and opens the door to corporate control of Wisconsin’s water utilities.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Waukesha water diversion application will set precedent for adherence to Great Lakes Compact
Eight Great Lakes governors and two Canadian premiers ask Great Lakes citizens to chime in
Jan 7th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Wisconsin’s Waterways Haunted by Pollution
Scary Facts about WI waters
Oct 29th, 2015 by Wisconsin Environment
Legal and Technical Experts Tell DNR Waukesha’s Application Does Not Comply with Great Lakes Compact
Public largely opposed to application at all three public hearings
Aug 28th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
A Great Lakes Diversion Is Not Necessary for Waukesha
Non-Diversion Solution is the better-researched, safer alternative
Aug 17th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Supervisor David Bowen Praises Organizations for Successful Transit Suit
Lawsuit Will Bring $13.5 Million to Milwaukee County for New Transit Routes
May 20th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
County Board Committee Approves Implementation of Express Route
The Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee today authorized a proposed temporary express route to extend existing transit services from Milwaukee County to Waukesha County and back to increase access to areas of employment during the Zoo Interchange reconstruction and expansion project.
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Waukesha’s Revised Water Diversion Proposal Still Fails to Meet Great Lakes Compact
The City of Waukesha’s revised plan to divert an average of 10.1 million gallons of water daily from Lake Michigan falls short of the protective standards set by the Great Lakes Compact.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Press Release
Coalition Contends Waukesha Diversion Proposal Falls Short of Meeting Great Lakes Compact
A coalition of Wisconsin conservation and environmental organizations, contends that the City of Waukesha’s plan to divert an average of 10.1 million gallons daily from Lake Michigan does not meet the standards of the Compact
Nov 6th, 2013 by Compact Implementation Coalition
