Milwaukee Riverkeeper

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.

Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches

Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.

Indigenous-Led Walk Honors Water

On 11-mile walk for the water, native wisdom connects environmental restoration and spiritual healing.

How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters

Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.

Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?

How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.

It’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.

Beach Ambassador Program Returns for Fourth Year at Bradford and the Recently Restored McKinley Beach

Celebrate a Milwaukee icon this 4/14 Day

The biggest Milwaukee Day party is found at the crossroads of 6th & Canal.

Coalition Admonishes I-94 expansion Record of Decision

Approval of the project harms civil rights, air and water quality, and climate

Milwaukee Riverkeeper Annual Report Shows Improvement in River Health

Annual report celebrates progress and highlights efforts to restore and reconnect rivers to improve water quality in Milwaukee River Basin

Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup Event Slated for April 22

New report celebrates progress, shares continued conservation key to protecting the Milwaukee River Basin