MMSD Green Luminary® Award | The Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin

The Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin located in Glendale, WI undertook a significant green infrastructure project to enhance stormwater management earning them a Green Luminary® award! As a result, the hospital now collects 250,000 gallons of water every time it rains, while providing therapeutic outdoor spaces for patients, staff, and the community. The site previously housed an orthopaedic healthcare building that was demolished and removed.

This project involved the construction of a large bioretention basin fed by runoff from the parking area, complemented by native landscaping and trees, and a walking path to support physical therapy.

MMSD’s Fresh Coast Green Communities Program was proud to be part of these impactful projects with our partners Greenprint Partners and Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin.

What is a Green Luminary^® Award?

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District gives Green Luminary^® awards to businesses, organizations, and communities that implement exceptional green infrastructure design projects that benefit our lakes and rivers, as well as our communities.

Adopt-A-River

Looking for something to do as a team? Something that will bring you closer together, make a huge difference in your community, and only needs to be done twice per year? Consider adopting a section of the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers. 

Home HazMat Drop-Off

NEW items and FREE drop-off for your household hazardous waste at one of our permanent or mobile collection locations. Help keep our land and water clean and safe!

Install a Rain Barrel

Get FREE water by the barrel from your roof and use it when it’s dry outside to use in your landscape.  Rain barrels help keep excess water out of the sewer system and help reduce water pollution.