Green Luminaries

It takes vision and foresight to sustainably manage water where it falls. Green Luminaries ultimately help protect our rivers and Lake Michigan by adopting practices that harvest rainfall for other uses or mimic nature by draining it into the ground to reduce water pollution. Green Luminaries like the projects highlighted below are led by true champions who recognize not only the need to manage stormwater, but also the need to innovate and grow. MMSD gives Green Luminary Awards to businesses, organizations and communities that implement exceptional green infrastructure design projects in the MMSD service area that benefit our lakes and rivers, as well as our communities.

Learn more about Green Infrastructure, our funding opportunities, or consult with our Fresh Coast Guardian Resource Center to learn how you can get started. Together we can help protect our rivers and lakes, reduce the risk of basement backups and sewer overflows, and improve the Greater Milwaukee ecosystem.

The 2100 Apartments | MMSD Green Luminary

The 2100 Apartments in Wauwatosa offer green living in the urban environment. Just blocks from a popular mall, the facilities manage water where it falls with a green roof, native landscaping and porous pavement.

Coakley Brothers Green Luminary Award

MSOE Green Luminary Award

Walnut Way Luminary

Freshwater Way Luminary

December 2017 - Freshwater Plaza

November 2017 - Ascension Columbia St. Mary's

October 2017 - Fondy Farmers Market Luminary

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September 2017 - North Point Light House Luminary

Sid Grinker helps protect our rivers and Lake Michigan by adopting practices that harvest rainfall. See how they use trees and porous pavement to capture thousands of gallons of water every time it rains.