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When it comes to the Milwaukee River Basin, there’s always a lot happening! We report om everything from local events to upcoming projects to emerging needs and opportunities to take action. Check back here to stay up-to-date or sign up for our newsletter for real-time updates.
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In a time of so much division, our rivers have the power to unite us in our shared belief that everyone has a right to clean, safe water. Although we are surrounded by freshwater, this precious resource isn’t endless and its future is impacted by our choices.
Each year, Milwaukee Riverkeeper releases an Annual River Basin Report Card, detailing the health of the Milwaukee River Basin’s three major waterways: the Milwaukee River, the Menomonee River and the Kinnickinnic River.
Supported By: MMSD, USFS & Milwaukee County Parks It's time to restore our rivers! Join us for a two-day[...]
Fish Passage, Dam Repair, Public Access and Safe Portage. The community is invited to listen to a presentation by Milwaukee County Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about this project.
Even though the wilderness is largely gone, paddlers can still find connections to our natural and human past along every stretch and around every corner of the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail.
For your next canoe or kayak trip, look no further than your own backyard! We are excited to announce the launch of the NEW, EXPANDED Milwaukee Urban Water Trail map. The Milwaukee Urban Water Trail is a cooperative effort to help connect citizens and visitors of the Greater Milwaukee area with our three rivers.
Although the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail is not as “wild” or isolated as many popular water trail routes, the power and unpredictability of our rivers should never be underestimated! It is important to plan properly[...]
Milwaukee Riverkeeper, acting as part of the Milwaukee River Greenway Coalition, has been working to create the Milwaukee River Greenway between North Avenue and Silver Spring Drive. The Milwaukee River Greenway Coalition seeks to create[...]
The Clean Water Act is the primary federal law in the United States that governs water pollution. Commonly abbreviated as the CWA, the act established the symbolic goals of eliminating high amounts of toxic substances[...]
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