Contributions of Different Spawning Locations to Lake Whitefish Fisheries in Southern Green Bay
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point seek to better understand spawning habitats for whitefish in southern Green Bay and nearby tributaries in order to inform decisions on fish stock dynamics. The team is using data from transmitters that track the movements of 300 lake whitefish for three years to identify these key […]
Enhanced Treatment Techniques for Removal of Phosphorus
Agricultural runoff treatment systems (ARTS) reduce nutrient runoff by removing suspended solids. The Dr. Marcia Silva lab at the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences proposes improving ARTS by incorporating reactive media to remove dissolved phosphorus. The lab will pilot this technique on an agricultural field, with the goal of optimizing ARTS to reduce the amount […]
Determining Lake Sturgeon Spawning Runs on the Milwaukee River
PIT tag antennas are a tool for collecting important lake sturgeon data including migration habits, maturation age, and relative annual abundance in various waterways. Replacing an outdated PIT antenna in the Mequon-Thiensville Fishway will allow DNR biologists to track the success of past conservation efforts and plan for the future. The biologists will use their […]
Pike River Somers Branch: Davis Culvert & Stream Improvement Design
In the process of restoring wetlands at the headwaters of the Sommers Branch of the Pike River, experts found that culverts along the river inhibit fish movement and cause downstream erosion. This concept design is for the removal of the Davis Culvert, the most downstream of these impediments. The resulting project would open fish passage […]
Pike River South Branch Restoration — Local Share of USACE Section 206 Design Grant – Year 2 of 3
Kenosha County Planning and Development is continuing work to improve water quality on the 4.5-mile South Branch of the Pike River. In this phase, a site assessment and drain tile survey will complete the comprehensive analysis of the project site that is the foundation of the restoration plan. The restoration aims to improve fish and […]
Petrifying Springs Park Pike River Restoration Phase II
The Pike River at Petrifying Springs Park is classified as impaired due to high levels of sediment and phosphorus. To control erosion and improve water quality at the park and downstream to Lake Michigan, Kenosha County is installing green infrastructure and stabilizing a 3,000-foot stretch of riverbank in the park with native plants.
Bigger, Better Community-Based Water Projects
As a leader in Milwaukee water conservation, Reflo helps guide cutting-edge, community-supported green infrastructure projects from conceptualization to fruition. Reflo’s projects, including Fondy Park, Alice’s Garden, and a wide array of green school installations, capture over one million gallons of stormwater every time it rains. With this award, Reflo will work with schools, neighborhood groups, […]
Neighborhood House Green Infrastructure Project
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee is working to transform their facility into a hub of green infrastructure that benefits the Near West Side neighborhood, Milwaukee’s water resources, and the 4,000-plus children and families they serve each year. The current student childcare drop-off site will be transformed with porous pavement, a bioswale with native plants, and educational […]
Washington High School Outdoor Recreation Space Revitalization
On the grounds of Washington High School, students, staff, and Sherman Park residents will help install an artificial turf field, a rubberized 400-meter track, and basketball courts, transforming the athletic fields and surrounding area into a functional and educational resource for students and the community. These new recreational amenities will drain into a 266,50-gallon underground […]
St. Francis of Assisi Church Parking Lot Permeable Paver System Installation
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is constructing a new Parish Center in inner Milwaukee to improve delivery of their services and programs including food pantries, daily meals for over 500 people, winter shelters, low-income housing, and free tax preparation services. The Parish Center will include a new parking lot with a permeable paver system […]