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Jun 22, 2023, 10:30 AM
Learn how MMSD and local partners reached a milestone of 100 million gallons of stormwater capture in this Blue Notes from Executive Director, Kevin Shafer.
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Jun 12, 2023, 1:00 PM
Milwaukee Area Technical College is helping manage water where it falls with their recent green infrastructure (GI) projects at two campuses. A green roof and a small publicly accessible pocket park that employs a variety of GI types together can manage nearly 24,000 gallons of stormwater on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus. The Oak Creek Campus…
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May 31, 2023, 2:30 PM
We are excited to say that you will see new art in the 6-16 Kinnickinnic River project area! WaterMarks: An Atlas of Water for the City of Milwaukee is an initiative to develop a city-wide network of participatory engagement, to help us all to better understand the significance of water in our everyday lives.
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May 24, 2023, 9:00 AM
The speed of the water flowing in this part of Lyons Creek has caused significant stream channel and bluff erosion in multiple areas. This project will stabilize the erosion, reducing risks to surrounding property and negative water quality impacts.