Protecting the Lake Michigan Basin and the Public from Toxic PAHs
Southeast Wisconsin Watersheds Trust (Sweet Water) ($90,000)This $90,000 award will support Sweet Water’s goal of educating municipalities about the dangers that tar-based pavement sealers pose to both human health and to the environment. Research indicates that these tar-based sealants contain toxic compounds linked to cancer and other health problems for people and aquatic organisms alike. […]
Racine County Harbor Monitoring Study
This grant will evaluate the condition of existing infrastructure within the Racine Harbor and to identify opportunities for restoration and water quality improvements such as treating storm water runoff, improving riparian habitat, stabilizing banks and reducing weed and algae growth in the harbor.
Racine County Horlick Dam Study
Racine County ($100,000)The Fund for Lake Michigan is supporting Racine County’s efforts to evaluate the prospective repair, replacement, or removal of the Horlick Dam on the Root River in the City of Racine. The first step of this evaluative process will be for the county to comprehensively study the Horlick Dam with the assistance of […]
Reflo: Green Schools Consortium of Milwaukee
Reflo will use this grant to provide low-cost design/build services to schools interested in greening their schoolyards and creating outdoor classrooms where students learn about the water cycle through rain gardens, green roofs, cisterns and other natural rainwater catchment systems.
Relocation and Treatment of Contaminated Stormwater at Blue Rail Marina Beach in Manitowoc, WI
Blue Rail Marina Beach, located in Manitowoc, has a history of poor water quality and is among the most polluted swimming beaches on Lake Michigan. The City of Manitowoc has therefore launched a three-phased project to divert stormwater and runoff away from the beach and treat it before it enters Lake Michigan. This grant will […]
Riparian Buffers: A Learning Lab
A grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan will enable River Network to identify a watershed in southeastern Wisconsin to serve as a “Learning Laboratory” for implementing riparian buffer protection and restoration programs. Once the watershed is selected, River Network will work with local stakeholders to create a campaign promoting the use of riparian buffers.
Root River Bank Stabilization and Riparian Habitat Restoration Project
The City of Racine will design and stabilize 1,700 feet of streambank at two locations in city parks along the Root River, including 500 feet at the first site and 1,200 feet at the second site. These projects are identified as high-priority restorations in the recently released Root River Watershed Restoration Plan. Construction will include […]
Root River Floodplain Restoration Project – Phase Three
This grant will support ongoing restoration efforts at the Hunger Task Force Farm along the Root River in the City of Franklin. Hunger Task Force grows fruits and vegetables on the farm for local food pantries. Hunger Task Force’s long-term goal is to restore over 85 acres of natural areas on the 208-acre site. This […]