Outreach, Soil Health and Economics of Milwaukee River Watershed Agricultural Practices
The Milwaukee River Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership is a collaboration of government agencies, utilities, farmers, land trusts, and private partners working to promote sustainable agriculture in the region. A new soil conservationist will expand their efforts, providing more farmers with the outreach and technical assistance needed to adopt and enroll in conservation programs. This additional […]
Innovative Solutions to Overcome Barriers to Adoption of Regenerative Agriculture Practices
The goal of regenerative agriculture is to sustain local communities with nutritious food while also restoring and sustaining soil quality for the long term health of the agricultural ecosystem. The Outagamie County Land Conservation Department has been a champion of these practices in Northeastern Wisconsin, providing shared equipment, demonstrating the latest technologies, and promoting regenerative […]
Restoring Water Quality at Veteran’s Lagoon Phase II
Veterans Park Lagoon in Milwaukee has become a popular destination for outdoor recreation, but the water has become so polluted that toxic blue-green algae levels have raised serious human and animal health concerns. However, the Army Corp of Engineers believes that with some restoration work, the lagoon could be connected to Lake Michigan and serve […]
Budgeting Resilience: Green Infrastructure Financing Incentives in Wisconsin Lakeshore Communities
Municipal governments throughout Wisconsin are eager for the restoration and resilience that green infrastructure can bring to their community, but limited staff, budgets, and revenue can result in delayed or even forgone opportunities. American Rivers is teaming up with Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership to deliver green infrastructure finance training and support to small and mid-sized […]
East River Resiliency Collaborative
The East River Watershed is one of the highest loading sediment and nutrient tributaries to Lake Michigan’s Green Bay, contributing to eutrophication, toxic algal blooms, and poor water quality. The newly established East River Resiliency Collaborative, consisting of government, environmental, and communities from the local and federal level, was created to address these issues of […]
Southport Park Watershed Rejuvenation Project
The City of Kenosha has partnered with the Southport Beach Park Association to revitalize the buildings, grounds, and shoreline of Southport Beach with the goal of greater environmental stewardship, accessibility, and historic preservation. In line with these efforts, SPA is designing plans for a new stormwater management system and for a landscape design plan to […]
Pike River Mouth – Stream Bank and Riparian Buffer Restoration
For centuries, people have gathered at the mouth of the Pike River and now Root-Pike WIN is creating a plan to restore and protect this historic space. The plans will address vegetation, education, and recreation, by fortifying the banks and improving stormwater runoff at the Kenosha Sport Fishing and Conservation Association’s fish rearing pond.
Water School 2021
For years, Milwaukee Water Commons’ Water School has built resilience by providing diverse community members with the information, tools, and leadership experience they need to become catalysts for water preservation and protection. This year, the program will focus on water access, quality, and safety in order to promote engagement in larger, Milwaukee-wide actions.
Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage Project
Dams act as a barrier for native fish and other aquatic life, preventing them from moving to breeding grounds or in search of food. The Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage will create a pathway for these species to move upstream, allowing for a more naturally functioning ecosystem. This project is one part of the ongoing efforts […]
5 Acre Wetland Restoration
When the 438-acre Mequon Nature Preserve was established, there was only one acre of wetland on the entire property. Today, there’s an impressive 30 acres of natural, resilient wetland ecosystem with another 30 more that can be created once the property is fully restored. By removing drain tiling and revegetating a currently-agricultural space, the MNP […]