Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program 2015
This grant will support Sweet Waters’ Mini-Grant Program which provides grants of up to $5,000 for small-scale habitat, restoration and green infrastructure projects that improve water quality in the Milwaukee area.
Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program 2019
Sweet Water’s popular Mini-Grant program is an effective way to advance the objectives of the Menomonee, Kinnickinnic, Root, Pike, and Wind Point Watershed Restoration Plans and to support small-scale efforts to improve water quality in southeast Wisconsin.
Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program 2020
Sweet Water’s popular Mini-Grant program is an effective way to advance the objectives of the Menomonee, Kinnickinnic, Root, Pike, and Wind Point Watershed Restoration Plans and to support small-scale efforts to improve water quality in southeast Wisconsin.
Milwaukee County AOC Program Supervisor
With the EPA investing millions of dollars over the next five years to clean up and restore the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC), the Milwaukee County Parks Department will be responsible for managing several large-scale and complex restoration projects throughout the Milwaukee River Basin and in the near shore area of Lake Michigan. This […]
Tobacco-Free Alliance Cigarette Butt Receptacle Project
FFLM is a sponsor of this collaboration to keep our waterways pollution-free while addressing the dangers of tobacco use.
Short-term Communications Plan for Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern
This funding will promote public awareness and engage citizens in supporting remediation and restoration of the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC).
Restoring the Green Bay Watershed
At the Duck Creek Delta, just outside the City of Green Bay, Ducks Unlimited will restore and enhance 300 acres of wetland habitat. Ducks Unlimited has a track record of success for large restoration projects that involve multiple partners and funders. This restoration will improve migratory bird habitat by providing breeding areas for marsh birds, […]
Baseline Water Quality Monitoring for the Milwaukee River Basin
This investment will support and strengthen Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s citizen monitoring program. Under this impressive program, 90 volunteers monitor 95 river stations on a weekly basis, following stringent protocols established by the WDNR. As part of the grant, Riverkeeper will partner with MMSD, SEWRPC, USGS, WDNR, the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences and others to evaluate […]
Baseline Water Quality Monitoring for the Milwaukee River Basin, 2020-2021
This funding will support Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s implementation, over a two-year period, of its new strategic water quality monitoring plan, which was developed with Fund support and in collaboration with MMSD, WDNR, USGS, SEWRPC, the School of Freshwater Sciences, and others. Under the plan, Riverkeeper will identify safe and easily accessible sites for monitoring and will […]
Discovery World’s New Water Exhibit 2020-2021
With support from the Fund, Discovery World will complete the concept design phase for an important new freshwater exhibit that better aligns with current technology, educational needs, and stakeholder goals. The plan is to replace outdated exhibits with a brand new, interactive exhibit that teaches and inspires students and other guests about freshwater science and […]