Waukesha's Quest for Water Continues

Current Situation

Waukesha has been a hot topic in the press for the past week.  The city's Water Commission on Thursday unanimously embraced a bid for Great Lakes drinking water as a less costly option than groundwater wells, and recommended Common Council approval of an application to the state Department of Natural Resources.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper has been working with a coalition to ensure the application process is respected.  To read our recent position, from our comments presented to the public last week, please see the attachment below.

The next public meeting will be held on Monday, March 22nd from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Firefly Room at the Wauwatosa Public Library (7635 W. North Ave).  Waukesha officials will discuss a pending application to buy Lake Michigan water and discharge treated wastewater to Underwood Creek.

We are encouraging everyone interested to come learn about Waukesha’s proposed diversion and offer comments, especially if you live along Underwood Creek or the Menomonee River.

Press Hits

The Daily Reporter recently ran a story (w/ a quote from Milwaukee Riverkeeper, Cheryl Nenn) about Wauwatosa's reaction to recharge going through Underwood Creek.  To read that article click here.

Wisconsin Public Radio recently ran a story, including an interview with Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Cheryl Nenn.  To listen click here.

Milwaukee Public Radio also aired a story detaling the routing of the wastewater to Underwood Creek.  To listen click here.

The Shepherd Express recently had the Waukesha Diversion as its Issue of the Week.  To hear their view click here.

Jim Rowen recently posted an article with his reactions to the recent public meeting on his blog.  To read that click here.

For the most current Journal-Sentinel article detailing the recent developments of the situation click here.