Kevin Shafer, executive director of the of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
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Do You Believe in Beavers?
Study finds return of beaver dams to Milwaukee watershed could add $3.3 billion worth of stormwater storage.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Michael TimmCan You Find the Watermarkers?
New public water-themed art installations going up around the city.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerVeolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership
Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab
Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerOfficials Celebrate Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage
$3 million project connects fish to 54 miles of habitat that's been out of reach for 80 years.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerClimate Has Changed for Sewerage District
Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce MurphySenator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation
Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more
Apr 3rd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinEnergy Plan Approved, Powered by 100% Renewable Sources
Mar 25th, 2024 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Construction Bid Expected to Save Taxpayers $35 Million
Part of Project to Clean 100+ Years of Toxic Pollution from Milwaukee Waterways
Jan 8th, 2024 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictSupervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook
$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerEPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project
Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Evan CaseyMilwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBiden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern
Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments
Oct 12th, 2023 by U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGroundbreaking Held For Moss Universal Park
First park in county, and perhaps in U.S. that's wholly accessible for people with disabilities.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Graham KilmerState Approves $96 Million Harbor Cleanup Facility
Part of federally-backed effort to remove "area of concern" designation from Milwaukee's waterways.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects
Low-interest federal loan will help fund sewerage district's green infrastructure projects.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Graham KilmerSenator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure
Nov 6th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure
Praise for Senator Baldwin’s work on bipartisan legislation that will help local communities replace dangerous lead service lines, address dangerous PFAS chemicals, and improve resiliency of infrastructure
Nov 5th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinOfficials Celebrate Tent City Replacement
Joint effort by city, county, state and MMSD worthy of national emulation?
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFlood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed
MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.
Sep 19th, 2021 by John TorinusThe Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant
Why is a Democratic state senator’s chief of staff running against another Democratic senator?
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyMore Water Infrastructure Funding Needed
Federal spending for water pipelines, sewage system, etc. is just one-eighth of what it was in 1970s.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Radhika Fox and Kevin Shafer$29 Million Partnership to Clean Up Harbor
DNR, city, county, MMSD want to take harbor off the list of polluted waterways.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFew Local Water Systems Test for PFAS
DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Danielle KaedingThe Water Council now accepting applications for fifth round of Pilot Program
The program connects water-related businesses with potential sites and funding to further validate and commercialize technologies.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by The Water CouncilThe Water Council Announces Third ‘Water Warrior of the Year Award’ Winner
Executive Director of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is recognized for his support of STEAM education.
Jun 27th, 2019 by The Water CouncilNorth Point Lighthouse – May 8, 2019 Lecture “MMSD – The Status of Water in our Region”
Sponsored by Landmark Credit Union
Apr 23rd, 2019 by North Point Lighthouse Friends, Inc.Sewerage District Is National Leader
Milwaukee leads nation in reclaiming water, but rise in extreme rains a challenge.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyCity Announces Green Infrastructure Plan
Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Graham KilmerU.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 BaldwinThe Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners
Four companies in Wisconsin recognized for innovative water solutions
May 23rd, 2018 by The Water CouncilCelebrate 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 RiverkeeperWisconsin’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 WalkerGovernor 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 WalkerThe 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 CorporationFunding 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 CouncilLessons of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Concrete infrastructure has limitations. Only sustainable green solutions can solve future flooding.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Kevin ShaferMMSD 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 DistrictFund 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 MichiganDrug 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 Bohl30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant
Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”
Nov 11th, 2016 by Naomi WaxmanNorthwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision
Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”
Nov 1st, 2016 by Northwest Side Community Development CorporationMarquette, 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 UniversityMKE 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 MurphyMilwaukee Water Commons Launching “Water City Agenda” to Plan for Milwaukee’s Water Future
Hundreds of Milwaukeeans Will Gather to Redefine How Water Decisions are Made in Milwaukee
Apr 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Water CommonsU.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 BaldwinExperts 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 SmallBehold The ECO Mayor
Barrett touts green efforts, changes name of environmental sustainability office to ECO.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Michael HorneMilwaukee’s Infrastructure Challenges
Public Policy Forum panelists agree: Federal money is becoming a less reliable source of infrastructure funding.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Susan NusserAld. Witkowski’s District Goes Green
The new Urban Orchard is latest project in his "Garden District."
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Amanda MickeviciusGarden District Urban Orchard project will be unveiled on Friday
Sustainable system likely the first of its kind in Milwaukee
Jun 18th, 2015 by Ald. Terry WitkowskiSupervisor Jason Haas to Join Ald. Witkowski to Showcase and Dedicate New Sustainable Urban Orchard
News Conference to Be Held at 9 a.m. Friday at Garden District Farmers’ Market
Jun 18th, 2015 by Sup. Jason HaasFrom Gray to Green
The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.
May 21st, 2015 by Susan NusserHow The Sewerage District Came of Age
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been a national leader since its formation. Part 1 of a three-part series.
May 13th, 2015 by Susan NusserMMSD Settles With Boston Store
Suit posed question: is Deep Tunnel depleting water table and causing downtown buildings to sink?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyThe Land of Brownfields
The 30th St. Corridor can’t succeed unless the contaminated land is healed. The process is already underway. Fifth story of a series.
Oct 9th, 2014 by Susan NusserMMSD Statement on Washington Ralley for Water Infrastructure & Jobs
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Executive Director Kevin L. Shafer’s Statement on Today’s National Water Rally in Washington D.C.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District27 Different Drugs Found in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee water safe but MMSD official says capturing pharmaceuticals is going to be challenge.
Sep 11th, 2013 by Brian BienkowskiMilwaukee Leads The Way on Water Testing
After the cryptosporidium crisis city became a national leader, whose system tests for more than 500 chemicals.
May 22nd, 2013 by Marion CerasoAirborne Asbestos Plagues South Side?
A KK river restoration project may be causing asbestos and lead contamination while tearing down homes too near the river.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Edgar MendezS. 2nd Street Street Re-design Approved at Committee
For over a year business owners, property owners, and residents in Walker's Point have worked to have S. 2nd Street rebuilt with people in mind. The plan, as UrbanMilwaukee.com has covered in past, includes narrowing the street from 58 feet to 50 feet, removing travel lanes, and adding bike lanes, street trees, and new lighting with the goal of creating a street conducive to multiple modes of transportation, be it walking, biking, or driving.
Dec 10th, 2009 by Dave ReidSeven Reasons To Replace The Hoan Bridge
Both the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Business Journal of Milwaukee have covered the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's announcement that they're examining options for the future of the Hoan Bridge as the day nears when it will need costly repairs. We thought it was time to weigh in.
Sep 2nd, 2008 by Jeramey JanneneDem Challenge for Panzer Seat
The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.
Aug 23rd, 2004 by Michael Horne