Milwaukee Stakeholders Input Invited – Deadline November 14!

As the year draws to a close, DNR invites stakeholders of the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern to review the 2013 draft of the Remedial Action Plan (RAP).  This document serves as DNR’s primary tool for documenting and communicating progress to agency partners and technical stakeholders.  This year alone, the Milwaukee Estuary received $1.5 million […]

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Fall Bird Banding in Milwaukee this September

Sept 17: 6:00 am-12:00 pm. Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce, Milwaukee, WI. Join Urban Ecology Center research scientists for early-morning mist-netting sessions as they study Menomonee Valley’s migrating songbirds. Jennifer Callaghan jcallaghan@urbanecologycenter.org Free. Donations appreciated.

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Find out how YOU can become a River Ambassador in Milwaukee!

Groundwork Milwaukee invites you to join our River Ambassadors Program.  As a River Ambassador, you will have an opportunity to attend a variety of outdoor events this summer to:  Educate event attendees about all the great improvements that have taken place throughout Milwaukee’s Area of concern (AOC) to restore our water quality.   Offer suggestions […]

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REGISTER NOW for the Ecological Awareness Paddle

LAST NOTICE! Sunday, July 21st 12:30 – 3:00 PM Join us as we paddle the Milwaukee River between Kletzsch and Estabrook Parks. We will explore the plant and animal life of this urban waterway and discuss improvement project affecting the river. Transportation is provided from Riverside Park. Space is limited and registration is required by […]

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History of Milwaukee Paddle, June 23

Sunday, June 23rd Sunday, June 23 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: Rowing Club 1990 N. Commerce Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-964-8505 Learn the history of downtown Milwaukee and explore the ecology of the Milwaukee River on this paddling trip.  You can choose to canoe or kayak.  Boats, paddles and pfds provided.  Meet at the Milwaukee […]

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