Monthly archive

Preserving Our Fresh-Water Resource is Good Business

September 28, 2009

A recent editorial in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel layed out some of the progress being made in the "water business."  As the city trumpets itself as a "Water Hub," what's being done to support that title?  Who is making it happen?

New Arboretum Planned for Milwaukee's Central Park

September 23, 2009

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.

A Great Night for a Riverkeeper Bash

September 22, 2009

Our 3rd Annual Riverkeeper Bash was a huge success - from the city views aboard the Iroquois to the Gaelic tunes alongside the Kinnickinnic River.

To read more, see pictures, or find out who our 2009 river heroes were click here.

2009 River Heroes Honored

September 18, 2009

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.

A Trip Down the Water Trail

September 14, 2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Outdoors Editor Paul Smith's recent article featured a trip down the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail.  The MUWT was designed by Milwaukee Riverkeeper to connect people in Milwaukee and beyond to the beautiful resource in their own backyard.

Miller-Coors Helps with River Cleanup

September 11, 2009

Miller-Coors employees will be joining Milwaukee Riverkeeper to help with a river clean up on the northside of Milwaukee.  We'll be cleaning up the Milwaukee River and Lincoln Creek on Saturday, September 12th at Lincoln Park.