Milwaukee Water Commons

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

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

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

Can Milwaukee’s Waterways Be More Accessible?

Local organizations are trying to make recreation around waterways easier for everyone.

JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC

Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.

Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors Hope to Prevent Drownings

Ambassadors try to educate beachgoers on water quality, flag warning systems and rip currents.

State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru

Also, drive-in movies continue, and more farmer's markets than you can shake a stick at.

6th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 24th, 2025

Myron Edwards Selected as Environmental Justice Advisor for Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Recipients

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

Marquette’s 2023 Nieman Symposium to look at journalism and the climate crisis, Feb. 23

‘One Water’ Career Fair Aims to Recruit Fresh Talent to Jobs in the Milwaukee Water Sector