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Report: Repair Needs Grow at Milwaukee County Culture, Parks, and Recreational Facilities
WPF Warns County Lacks Financial Capacity to Address Backlog of Capital Needs
Sep 21st, 2018 by Wisconsin Policy Forum
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Raises Over $500,000 in Funds and Pledges for Stormwater Wetlands & Ravine Restoration Project
Project will create wetlands to capture rain from extreme storms
Sep 20th, 2018 by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Public meeting set on dredging at South Milwaukee
The MMSD is planning to remove about 60,000 cubic yards of soil and sediment along the banks of the Kinnickinnic River and approximately 10,000 cubic yards will be disposed on the Falk Landfill.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Connect Capital selection could bring positive investments to city, 7th District
"Some of the projects will include establishing new green spaces, developing bike and pedestrian trails, and revitalizing commercial corridors."
Aug 9th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Unique Murals for Sewerage District Project
ArtWorks interns create murals for high-capacity MMSD storm water basins in 30th Street corridor.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Mark Lisowski
Mandel Acquires Riverfront Properties; Assembles 4.25 Acre Development Site
Former Kurth Malt/Cold Storage Brownfield Site Planned for $130 Million Redevelopment
Jul 20th, 2018 by Mandel Group
Storm Update – June 18 & 19, 2018
This is the first tunnel related overflow since September of 2016.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Water Technology and Innovations
Wisconsin is leading the development of new solutions to address water challenges
Jun 7th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Michels Confirms Bay View Development Plans
"We have some interesting ideas" for former Horny Goat brewpub site says Michels rep.
Jun 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
More Apartments for North Avenue
Plus: Big Bay View project and the Streetcar’s future.
May 28th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners
Four companies in Wisconsin recognized for innovative water solutions
May 23rd, 2018 by The Water Council
Celebrate the Removal of the Estabrook Dam
Please join us for an evening by the river and across from the former dam site.
May 18th, 2018 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Environmental Protection Agency approves plan to improve water quality in the Milwaukee river basin
The approved TMDL plan aims to reduce phosphorus and other pollutants entering the Menomonee, Kinnickinnic and Milwaukee rivers as well as the Milwaukee Harbor Estuary.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
First Streetcar Heading to Milwaukee
Left Pennsylvania plant, will arrive by on March 26, mayor announces.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Walnut Way Wins National Grant
For solar panels and green infrastructure in Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
The Blooming of Fondy Park
New park could create the city’s “premiere eco-tourism neighborhood.”
Feb 27th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
MMSD Captures & Cleans 99.999% In 2017
The goal nationally is to capture and clean 85% of water that enters a sewer system.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Study Shows Rivers’ Quality Declined
River Keepers give a “D plus” rating to water quality of Milwaukee’s estuary.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Martinsek & Krueger Elected MMSD Commission Chair, Vice Chair
Kris Martinsek is principal and owner of Martinsek & Associates.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Stonehouse Water Technologies LLC Completes $1.55M funding Round
Stonehouse’s patent pending technology provides a unique and modular energy efficient water purification system for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Press Release
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Okays Oak and Loc Complex
Unanimous vote allows controversial East Side apartment project to move forward.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Infrastructure Guidebook for Schools Receives Award By American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter
American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter recognizes team’s innovative planning efforts
Nov 2nd, 2017 by GRAEF
Governor Walker Announces New Water Technology Partnerships
The Water Council signs two agreements to increase collaboration during trade mission
Nov 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin’s Water Technology Sector Highlighted During Governor Walker’s Trade Mission to Israel
State water technology leaders join governor highlighting state’s strengths
Oct 31st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
$2.3 Million in Grants for Estabrook Dam Removal
NEW Analysis Shows Project Would Take 50+ Homes Out of Floodplain
Oct 30th, 2017 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Governor Walker, WEDC Secretary Hogan Depart Friday for Trade Mission to Israel
Trip to focus on attracting investment, developing partnerships in water technology sector
Oct 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
City Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project
5 story, 55-unit apartment building slated for busy corner, but some neighbors oppose it.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Alderman Wants Madison Job
Jim Bohl is a finalist for Madison government job, could get up to a $40,000 raise.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Water Council, WEDC to host water conferences in China
Two events in November aimed at showcasing how Wisconsin’s water technology companies could help China address its challenges
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Funding Available for Water-Related Pilot and Demonstration Sites
Now accepting applications to bring working prototypes to pilot sites in Wisconsin to advance water innovation
Oct 1st, 2017 by The Water Council
Lessons of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Concrete infrastructure has limitations. Only sustainable green solutions can solve future flooding.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Kevin Shafer
Founding dean of UWM School of Freshwater Sciences announces retirement
David Garman's career has covered the full range of environmental management.
Aug 31st, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Can Trash Wheel Clean Up Harbor?
Will Milwaukee buy "Mr. Trash Wheel" or stick with Lynyrd Skymmer?
Aug 16th, 2017 by Caroline Blair
City Is Unequal for Bike Users
Report finds poorer residents have far less access to bike trails. Is there a solution?
Jul 11th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Council Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture’s Surprise Sewer Being Moved
Previously unknown sewer will cost city $2 million to move
May 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Presented With Leading Utility of the World Award
MMSD Executive Director Kevin Shafer has been nominated for membership in Global Water Leaders Group.
May 11th, 2017 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
A Lift For Brady Street, Swing Park
Casablanca gets old lift station for dining patio; Swing Park area gets redesign.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
New Strides for Water Technology
High-level filtration system helps dramatize Milwaukee Water Week.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
New Era For Pulaski Park
New pavilion opens after 10 years. New recreational offerings may combat crime.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gabrielle Barriere
City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades
$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
2017 Neighborhood Cleanup Box Program
Neighborhood groups are encouraged to use these containers to clean up and beautify their communities.
Feb 27th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
New Park Will Be Really Green
New Fondy 'storm-water park' will be sustainable, eco-friendly... and green.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Brandon Anderegg
Council legislation would ban coal tar sealants in Milwaukee
The proposed ordinance is expected to be heard by the full Common Council at its Feb. 7 regular meeting at City Hall.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Hermes and Martinsek Re-Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Of the 11 Commissioners that run MMSD, seven are appointed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and subject to Common Council confirmation.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Fund for Lake Michigan Commits $250,000 to Estabrook Dam Removal
Removing the dam will restore crucial habitat for native fish species including sturgeon, walleye, salmon and trout.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Fund for Lake Michigan
Colón appointment completes Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board expansion
The growth in board leadership was implemented to expand its governance capacity.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds
Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS
Nov 29th, 2016 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Thanks Common Council for Their Support to Remove Estabrook Dam
MMSD will be responsible for removing the Dam once it obtains the necessary DNR permits.
Nov 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
City of Milwaukee Votes to Rezone Estabrook Dam Land
The vote is an important step in the effort to ultimately remove the Estabrook Dam.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
What People Are Saying About the Estabrook Dam: “Worthless,” “A Waste of Money,” “I Want the Dam Gone”
Here’s a look at what community members are telling County Executive Abele about the Estabrook Dam.
Oct 25th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Johnson: Abele’s Estabrook Scheme Offensive
"His anti-democratic scheme exploits the special powers granted to him by the Republican legislature in Madison."
Oct 25th, 2016 by Sup. Willie Johnson
St. Francis Leads the Way
Suburb along lake embraces water conservation and rain barrels.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Environmental Groups Support Milwaukee County’s Decision to Remove the Estabrook Dam
Despite the public outcry the Board of Supervisors have never held a straight up and down vote on repairing or removing the dam.
Oct 5th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Marquette, A. O. Smith release water study results
Water and manufacturing study led by Marquette, A. O. Smith and U.S. Council on Competitiveness stresses need for stewardship, innovation
Sep 27th, 2016 by Marquette University
Victory Garden Initiative Values Rainwater
It’s captured thousands of gallons to help grow food for local residents.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam
Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure
Sep 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Rock the Green walks the walk of sustainability
Education, empowerment at forefront of globally recognized music festival
Sep 8th, 2016 by Press Release
Butterfly Supporters Help Environment
Tosa group, Friends of the Monarch Trail, reduce flooding with plants that attract butterflies.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Removing the Estabrook Dam will not cost taxpayers 13 million dollars
Claim by homeowners organization that removing the dam would cost taxpayers millions is questionable at best.
Aug 10th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Water Sector Groups to Recognize 61 Utilities for Exceptional Performance
Recipients of the Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program show success in innovative and sustainable utility management practices
Aug 10th, 2016 by Press Release
MillerCoors a Leader in Water Conservation
MMSD salutes company for installing a green roof and rain garden.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Home HazMat Collection Saturday @ UWM UPARK Lot in Milwaukee
Home HazMat For Milwaukee County residents ONLY
Jul 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Water Saving Toilets for $50 & $75
Save up to 16,000 gallons of water a year over older, less efficient toilets.
Jun 13th, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
An Atlas of Water for Milwaukee
Splashy project by international artist Mary Miss will dramatize the role and history of water in Milwaukee.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Rose Balistreri
Goodwill & MMSD Collection Event, June 11
Donate Chemicals, Glues, Clothes & Shoes (Home HazMat For Milwaukee County residents ONLY)
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Fund for Lake Michigan Invests in Future
Better smelling Bradford Beach? More sturgeon in the rivers? FLM helps make it happen.
May 13th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
MKE Plays ready to transform Marcus DeBack Playground
Friday news event will include unveiling of major improvements at playground – one of six playground upgrades planned for Milwaukee during 2016
Apr 28th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Mequon Nature Preserve Battles Water Pollution
MMSD gives group its Green Luminary award in recognition of these efforts.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Jim Cryns
MMSD Home HazMat Collections All Year Long
MMSD Home HazMat Collections @ Much More than Just State Fair Park
Apr 11th, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Competition Announces Two Winners to Advance New, Clean Water Technologies
Pilot Deployment Program selects two winners to move water technology working prototypes, to real world pilot sites
Mar 21st, 2016 by The Water Council
Don’t Repair the Estabrook Dam
Taking issue with Urban Milwaukee's series. First of two parts.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Will Wawrzyn
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies Receives Strong Support
The Water Council: “An important and critical step in fostering new, innovative procedures and products in the marketplace and in communities that would help address these tremendous national challenges.”
Mar 15th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Inside the Aperture Apartments
Mandel Group's latest building in The North End may be the last word in amenities.
Feb 25th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power
Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Kovac Raises Money for Reelection
Politicians, city officials and other notables chow down on food from Glorioso's.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Michael Horne
The Path Forward for Estabrook Dam
It’s a golden opportunity for Milwaukee if we tone down the rhetoric and consider the potential.
Feb 10th, 2016 by David Holmes
Behold The ECO Mayor
Barrett touts green efforts, changes name of environmental sustainability office to ECO.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Will Bill Privatize Water Utilities?
Proposed law opens door to companies like Aqua America running local water utilities.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Inside the Brix Apartments
Rehabbed, century-old Walker's Point candy factory now a cool apartment complex.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Wade’s Tiny Cape Cod
No fireplace or rec room, just 1091 square feet. A modest living politician indeed.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?
Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.
Dec 30th, 2015 by David Holmes
Repairing Estabrook Dam Will Cost Less
When all costs are considered, removing the dam could cost far more than repair.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by David Holmes
Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Hermes, principal of John Hermes Consulting, started on the MMSD Commission in 2006.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming
It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.
Dec 16th, 2015 by David Holmes
Hanging Gardens Specializes in Green Roofs
Or blue roofs, its new innovation. The Milwaukee company seeks to become a leader in the field.
Nov 25th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
Why Estabrook Dam Must Be Saved
Removing it could cost more, damage environment and foreclose innovative solutions. First in a series.
Nov 24th, 2015 by David Holmes
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Budget Vetoes
Abele Budget Holds the Line on Property Taxes and Calls for Removal of Estabrook Dam
Nov 17th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Thanks Finance Committee for Support In Reopening the Pulaski Park Pavilion
Budget Amendment Unanimously Approved
Oct 29th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Aperture Apartments Nearing Completion
Five floors, 168 apartments, a Fresh Thyme store and a cool, curving building.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Old Bottling House Becomes Student Housing
Transformation of Building 29, a former Pabst bottling house, is well under way, as our photos show.
Oct 2nd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Community Art Inspires
Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
