Kevin Shafer

Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility Turns 100

Research Facility All About Cutting-Edge, Cost-Effective Advancements in Wastewater Treatment Technology

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Energy Plan Approved, Powered by 100% Renewable Sources

Baldwin Notches Wins for Wisconsin Farmers, Rural Communities, Water Infrastructure, and Tribes in Annual Funding Legislation

Construction Bid Expected to Save Taxpayers $35 Million

Part of Project to Clean 100+ Years of Toxic Pollution from Milwaukee Waterways

Biden-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

Massive Tree Planting & Wetland Restoration Program Inaugural Event to Reduce Flooding Risks in the Region

Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure

Wisconsin 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

The 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.

The 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.

North Point Lighthouse – May 8, 2019 Lecture “MMSD – The Status of Water in our Region”

Sponsored by Landmark Credit Union

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

The Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners

Four companies in Wisconsin recognized for innovative water solutions

Celebrate the Removal of the Estabrook Dam

Please join us for an evening by the river and across from the former dam site.

Wisconsin’s Water Technology Sector Highlighted During Governor Walker’s Trade Mission to Israel

State water technology leaders join governor highlighting state’s strengths

Governor Walker, WEDC Secretary Hogan Depart Friday for Trade Mission to Israel

Trip to focus on attracting investment, developing partnerships in water technology sector

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

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

MMSD Presented With Leading Utility of the World Award

MMSD Executive Director Kevin Shafer has been nominated for membership in Global Water Leaders Group.

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.

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

Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision

Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”

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

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

Milwaukee 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

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.”

Garden District Urban Orchard project will be unveiled on Friday

Sustainable system likely the first of its kind in Milwaukee

Supervisor 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

MMSD 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.