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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
“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
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
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
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
