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Governor Walker Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State of Emergency
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding.”
Jul 13th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
2016 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report
Milwaukee water complies with all state and federal drinking water standards.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Milwaukee Water Works
Clean Air Month encourages citizens to Be Air Aware
The agency's December 2016 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends Report [PDF] again showed positive trends toward cleaner air.
May 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
SB 76 brings Grassroots groups together in defense of the waters of Wisconsin
Citizens and grassroots groups from around the state are calling for their elected officials to vote ‘no’ on SB 76
Apr 29th, 2017 by Citizens' Water Coalition of Wisconsin
Scientists form new group to address threats to Wisconsin’s natural resources
Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Voices for Conservation has been formed in response to recent developments at the state and national level that threaten science-based practices and long-term vision in natural resources management.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Press Release
Waukesha Water Statement
City Response to Eight Great Lakes Governors’ Ruling on Cities Initiative Appeal
Apr 20th, 2017 by Press Release
GOP Demolishes Over 150 Years of Wisconsin Heritage
"Wisconsin Republicans continue to play pay-off politics with our water..."
Apr 5th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Community Meeting Set to Discuss Milwaukee River Floodplain Soil and Sediment Sample Results
The public meeting will be held April 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gordon Park Pavilion.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
City to Acquire Green Space on Conway Street in Bay View
Land Provides a Buffer between Port and a Residential Neighborhood
Mar 14th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
Governor Walker Announces Three Communities Will Receive Financial Assistance to Replace Lead Service Lines
For state Fiscal Year 2017, DNR has allocated $14.5 million for disadvantaged municipalities to help remove old lead service lines.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Eric Lobner named Director of DNR’s Wildlife Management program
Lobner was born and raised in central Wisconsin and comes from a family where hunting, fishing and wildlife appreciation are second nature.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Governor Walker approves $5 million in harbor grants
Funds cover safety, construction and dredging projects
Jan 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Milwaukee River Basin Receives Below Average Grade for a Fourth Year in a Row
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Works to Connect Science, Policy and Community to Raise the Grade
Jan 11th, 2017 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Museum of Wisconsin Art’s Bloomin’ Holidaze Back for a Fourth Year
Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12, 2016
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Museum of Wisconsin Art
Clean Wisconsin challenges high capacity well permits
Constitution requires DNR to consider impacts on lakes, rivers, and streams
Oct 28th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Governor Walker Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Western Wisconsin Due to September Flooding
Governor Scott Walker today sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a federal disaster declaration for 12 western Wisconsin counties after torrential rains and flash floods last month caused more than $11 million in damage.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
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 Law School to host conference on public policy and American drinking water
This conference will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the water-related legal, scientific, engineering and environmental issues that fill today’s news and touch all of our lives.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Marquette University
Great Lakes Leaders Approve Waukesha Water Diversion
Wisconsin environmental groups' concerns remain; modified diversion plan will require vigilance
Jun 21st, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Groups Ask Wisconsin to Clarify its Authority to Regulate a Waukesha Diversion
An opinion by the Wisconsin Attorney General casts doubt on the state’s authority to manage, regulate, and enforce conditions the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Compact Council may require when approving a diversion.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Milwaukee Riverkeeper challenges Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Estabrook Dam repair
DNR's Environmental Impact Statement insufficient to evaluate impacts of repairing the Estabrook Dam
May 25th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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
Milwaukee County Gets Greener: Brewers Foundation Donates Trees to Milwaukee County Parks
The Parks Department will receive 70 trees representing seven species—catalpa, sugar maple, swamp white oak, Kentucky coffee tree, hackberry, Japanese tree lilac, and honeylocust.
Apr 21st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Milwaukee Riverkeeper files third lawsuit against Milwaukee County in continued effort to remove Estabrook Dam
Lawsuit challenges County's appropriation of public funds for a private purpose
Mar 21st, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Governor Scott Walker Signs Assembly Bill 422 Into Law at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
The provides $27,000 of funding from the Forestry Account of the Conservation Fund to the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
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
New Information Confirms Great Lakes Water Unnecessary for Waukesha
Updated report reaffirms sustainable alternative to Great Lakes water
Mar 8th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Milwaukee Riverkeeper launches new phase in efforts to remove the Estabrook Dam
New efforts encourage Milwaukee County residents to contact the County Board; includes radio and digital advertising push
Jan 28th, 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
First Request to Divert Great Lakes Water Heads to Regional Governors and Premiers
Any state may veto the diversion application
Jan 7th, 2016 by Press Release
Waukesha Diversion Application to Move On to Regional Review
DNR says Waukesha's application approvable despite requests from across the Great Lakes region to deny it
Dec 8th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
Public Opposed to Waukesha’s Lake Michigan Diversion
96% of Written Comments in Opposition to Waukesha’s Proposal
Nov 5th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
John Deere Horicon Works Hosts Wisconsin Officials for Groundbreaking
New facility will consolidate operations, create 80 new jobs
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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
DNR Public Hearings on Waukesha Water Diversion
The DNR will hold three public hearings next week to gather public input on the City of Waukesha’s application to take water from Lake Michigan.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Governor Scott Walker Statement on EPA’s Final Rule
"Yet again, President Obama is taking unilateral action and overstepping the limits of his authority to pursue a political agenda."
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Lake Michigan Diversion Application Review Released by Wisconsin DNR
Precedent-setting application will test the strength of the Great Lakes Compact
Jun 25th, 2015 by Press Release
Governor Scott Walker Announces Several Appointments
Governor Scott Walker announced several appointments today, including Andrew “Drew” Peterson and Michael M. Grebe to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents; Julie Anderson and Dr. Frederick Prehn to the Natural Resources Board
May 22nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Earth Day or April Fools Day?
"The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is."
Apr 24th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
On Earth Day, Representative Lisa Subeck Proudly Stands Up for Wisconsin’s Natural Resources
Republican budget would do serious harm to our state’s outdoor heritage
Apr 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
MMSD Reports First Combined Sewer Overflow of 2015
Storm Update – April 8 & 9, 2015
Apr 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Change
Governor Scott Walker announced Kurt Thiede as the new Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Mar 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Budget Reaction: Stewardship Program Frozen; More Politics Added to the DNR
Conservationists ask legislature to Improve governor’s budget.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Flip Flop Applesauce
Dysfunction Around the Estabrook Dam Continues at Milwaukee County as Finance Committee Votes to Switch County Policy on Dam. Again.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Calls on DNR Secretary Stepp to Reject Smart Sand Green Tier Application
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is calling on Secretary Cathy Stepp to reject the application for Green Tier status by Smart Sand, Inc.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Conservation Voters Call on DNR to Deny Frac Sand Greenwashing
Urges DNR to Reject Smart Sand Green Tier Application
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
City of Milwaukee Hosts Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – June 7th
The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington Park parking lot at N. 40th St. and W. Galena St.
May 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett’s Statement on Today’s Public Service Commission Ruling
We’re not surprised that the Public Service Commission continues to politicize a local public works improvement project.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Nearly $39 million in federal transportation awards announced
Funds will help improve air quality in southeastern Wisconsin
Apr 17th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Supervisor Jursik Criticizes Shoreline Bill
Jursik Says Shoreline Bill Washes Out Trustee Duty to Protect Public Access
Feb 5th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik
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
Waukesha Diversion Proposal Demands Scrutiny
As Complete Details Emerge, Interested Parties Must Evaluate Whether It Meets Wisconsin and Great Lakes Compact Requirements
Oct 14th, 2013 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public This Saturday July 20
Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park
Jul 16th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
Waukesha’s Proposed Water Diversion is Vastly Different from Its 2011 Application
The Public Deserves Comprehensible Document, New Hearings and Time to Review
Jul 1st, 2013 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Mural to Connect Urban Youth with Earth’s Biomes
Community organization partners with local artist to create unique learning experience
Mar 15th, 2013 by Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Community invited to submit ideas for name of new park in the Menomonee Valley
24-acre park along Menomonee River to open July 20
Feb 14th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
Milwaukee’s conservation efforts pay off with Bird City Wisconsin designation
Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac is pleased to announce that the City of Milwaukee is among six of the most recent municipalities to win recognition from Bird City Wisconsin.
Dec 14th, 2012 by Nik Kovac
