Massive Tree Planting & Wetland Restoration Program Inaugural Event to Reduce Flooding Risks in the Region
(Milwaukee, WI) – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Ducks Unlimited are launching the Reforestation and Wetland Restoration program. This innovative program will plant six million trees and restore/enhance 4,000 acres of wetlands in the 1,100 square mile Greater Milwaukee Watersheds to address climate change, reduce flood risks, and improve our communities.
Key Program Elements: Develop and implement a 10-year Reforestation and Wetland Restoration Program to:
- Plant 6 million trees
- Restore 4,000 acres of wetlands
- Capture 350 million gallons of stormwater with trees
In the first year we plan on planting 75,000 trees and restoring 10 acres of wetlands.
Inaugural Planting Event Details:
When: October 4th, 2022
3:00pm Arrival
3:30pm Remarks & Ceremonial Tree Planting
5:00pm Event Concludes
Where: Mequon Nature Preserve
8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI 53097
Featuring Remarks From:
- Kevin Shafer, Executive Director, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
- Preston Cole, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
- Jamie Rader, Ducks Unlimited, Director of Operations for Conservation for the Great Lakes Atlantic Region
Reforestation and Wetland Restoration Partners
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Ducks Unlimited, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, City of Milwaukee-Forestry, Milwaukee County Parks, US Forest Service, The Conservation Fund
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.