Sherman Phoenix Grand Green Entrance
The Sherman Phoenix, built in 1927, served primarily as a bank until it burned down in 2016 during a time of intense civil unrest. Since then, the community has come together to transform the shell of the building into a food hall, cultural hub, wellness center for 30 minority-owned businesses, and a city-wide destination. This […]
West Bend Downtown River Walk
This project will revitalize and restore an unimproved stretch of the Milwaukee River in downtown West Bend. This segment is the last link in the City of West Bend’s ongoing effort to provide public access along the river, improve stormwater management, and beautify the heart of the downtown. The Downtown River Walk will encourage new […]
Making Allies for Healthier Communities
This grant supports the acquisition of 60 acres of farmland in the Little Menomonee Watershed, installation of conservation practices, and placement of a conservation easement on the property to prohibit future development. The grantee will then partner with the Fondy Food Center in Milwaukee to sell the land to Hmong farmers who currently lack access to affordable farmland […]
Stony Brook Restoration and Habitat Enhancement
This restoration of 3,960 feet of Stony Brook, a tributary to the Manitowoc River, will allow for the reintroduction of trout into a once successful trout fishery and Calumet County’s only cold water trout stream. Deteriorating water quality made it difficult to sustain a trout population in Stony Brook after the 1970s and 80s. With water […]
Rain Barrel Donation in Combined Sewer Service Area
MMSD and a number of community organizations will distribute free rain barrels to any residential property owner in Milwaukee’s combined sewer service area who attends a rain barrel workshop. This program is being implemented in conjunction with the City of Milwaukee’s Downspout Disconnection Program and in response to high demand for rain barrels. It represents an […]
Green Schools Conference 2019
This annual conference is a great opportunity to share best practices in the growing green schools movement.
Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform
With this investment, the Council of the Great Lakes Governors will create a blue bond to fund large-scale MMSD green infrastructure and restoration projects in the Milwaukee River Basin. As the first blue bond in the Great Lakes, this will serve as a model for other utilities and agencies in the region who are interested in innovative […]