Green Bay Coastal Wetland Restoration Phase II
Seventy percent of the wetlands along Green Bay’s west shore have been lost due to degradation resulting from increased nutrient and sediment runoff, invasive species, poor water quality, and habitat loss. Ducks Unlimited is combating these threats in Ken Euers Nature Area and the Sensiba Unit of the Green Bay West Shores Wildlife Area by […]
Crescent Beach Surf Rake Purchase
The City of Algoma’s new Barber Surf Rake will efficiently remove waste and debris, including plastic particles, from Crescent Beach. The rake is expected to improve habitat and water quality, and studies show that it can also reduce the occurrence of E. Coli in sand, before the bacteria enters the water.
Shipwreck Exploration and the Cultural Importance of Lake Michigan
Underwater archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society have located, explored, and documented historic shipwrecks since 1988, uncovering and sharing the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan. Yet the majority of Wisconsin’s known shipwrecks remain undiscovered. With support from the Fund, divers will explore the 1910 car ferry Pere Marquette No. 18 in search of a […]
Silver Spring Park’s Phase 3
A bioretention basin and rain garden were installed at Silver Spring Park in 2019-20. As Phase 3 of these efforts to restore and preserve the Park, the Whitefish Bay Garden Club will create a more sustainable, biodiverse environment by replacing exotic plant species with natives for improved water management and quality, bluff stability, and an […]
Underwood Creek Daylighting and Stream Restoration
The Underwood Creek daylighting project is transforming 1,600 feet of currently enclosed culvert into a new bioengineered channel that mimics the original streamflow. The project will improve fish passage and riparian habitat, bring the stream closer to its ecological potential, increase recreational value and human interaction with the stream, and manage both floodwater and stormwater. […]
Green Infrastructure for “The Commons” Phase 2 & Resident Education and Action
The Innovations and Wellness Commons is a community-driven commercial development in Milwaukee’s historic Lindsay Heights neighborhood working to revitalize the North Avenue corridor, create sustainable jobs, and increase access to a variety of integrated services. With the Fund for Lake Michigan’s support of Phase 2, Walnut Way will install green infrastructure to capture and treat […]
Trinity Woods
Trinity Woods is an intergenerational living community on the campus of Mount Mary University bordered by legacy woods to the east and the Menomonee River on the west. Trinity Woods is working to protect and preserve the historic beauty of the University through permeable pavers, bioswales, and habitat restoration. Paired with new walking trails, scenic […]
Advancing Agricultural Conservation with Performance-Based Incentives in the Milwaukee River Basin
Waterways connect our urban and rural communities. In 2018, the Sand County Foundation partnered with the Village of Grafton, with support from the Fund, to incentivize conservation practices on farms upstream of the Village’s wastewater treatment plant. As a result, Grafton streamlined its water quality permit compliance while promoting collaboration between municipal and rural communities. […]
Potawatomi State Park Stormwater Improvement Project
Door County’s Potawatomi State Park has 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and is a popular outdoor destination with more than 200,000 visitors each year. However, major storm events paired with the Park’s unique geologic features lead to significant flooding, campsite closures, and sediment-laden runoff from the campground and road into Lake Michigan. The construction […]
Wisconsin Salt Wise Strategic Development Grant
Winter in Wisconsin creates tension between safety and water quality when excess salt from our roads and sidewalks flows into our waterways. As chloride levels rise, planning commissions, municipalities, water utilities, and sewerage districts are facing the problem without a statewide strategy. The Wisconsin Salt Wise Partnership has spearheaded salt reduction efforts to protect Dane […]