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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
A $60 Wheel Tax is NOT the Answer
Supervisor Alexander asks that the County Board and County Executive work together to find another way through the 2017 budget.
Sep 30th, 2016 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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
Enough! It’s Time to Tear Down the Estabrook Dam
For years, there has been a consensus among the Milwaukee community that the dam should be removed.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Milwaukee Works, Inc.
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
Estabrook Dam Removal May Cost County Over $13 Million Dollars
The property value claim alone is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $12 million.
Aug 5th, 2016 by Milwaukee River Preservation Association
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
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Celebrates Earth Day 2016
Since taking office, the county executive has prioritized environmental activism in every department, from Parks to Transportation to Facilities Management.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Resolving Estabrook Dam Issue Requires Leadership
"The lack of leadership from the county executive and his inability to work with local officials in a constructive manner has caused needless confusion about the future of the Estabrook Dam and a lack of action."
Mar 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
