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The Journal-Sentinel reported that plans were unveiled for a newly - fashioned park along the Milwaukee River.  It relies heavily on existing public land  (known as Milwaukee's Central Park) to help make a slice of green space on the city's east side become more user-friendly.

The Arboretum would run adjacent to the Central park along the river from E. North Ave. to E. Locust St.  It would in essence become a gateway to make the natural river area more accessible, and expand the greenspace by reclaiming industrialized land.

The proposed park would rely on the donation of more than 4 acres from Pieter Godfrey, who owns land along the river south of Riverside Park.

Easements also are anticipated from Wisconsin Paperboard and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the organizers said.

At our Riverkeeper Bash on September 10th, we honored our 2009 River Heroes.  Our River Heroes are individuals and businesses who have made outstanding contributions to our local waterways.  We thank them for putting in the extra effort to helping achieve swimmable, fishable rivers.