Wetlands, Wildlife Habitat, and Flood Hazards Webinar Series: Opportunities for Local Governments to Engage in Wetland Conservation August 21, 2014, 3:00-4:30 pm, free In the first of four webinars, Kyle Magyera of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association and Becky Roberts of Center for Land Use Education will provide an overview of local government roles and responsibilities […]
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Friends of the Monarch Trail invite you, your family and friends to the 7th Annual Migration Celebration! Sunday, August 24, 2014, 4-7pm This FREE, family friendly event is dedicated to preserving and protecting Monarch butterflies and the fragile ecosystem they return to each year, the precious parcel of land known as the County Grounds. The celebration […]
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South Shore Park Site Investigation and Schematic Design. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:30 p.m. South Shore Pavilion, 2900 South Shore Drive. Questions and Answers with open floor discussion for the public. Bring your friends, neighbors and family members.
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Friends of the Cedarburg Bog & UWM Field Station Tour of Riveredge Nature Center’s Sturgeon Facility Saturday, August 16 1 to 2:30 PM Visit the streamside rearing facility at Riveredge and meet these prehistoric fish that will be released into Lake Michigan in fall and return to the river in 20 years. Meet […]
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A Forum for Green Industry and Land Managers REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Download, complete and submit your registration form today! September 17, 2014 8:00am – 3:00pm Menomonee Falls, WI Don’t miss this opportunity to network with land managers, nurserymen, arborists, landscape architects and many other professionals. This amazing and innovative event will feature presentations, panel […]
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After Drinking Water Contamination Crisis in Toledo, Mayor Emanuel and Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Will Convene Mayors of the United States and Canada to Discuss Water Quality and the Preservation of Freshwater Resources Mayor Rahm Emanuel today called on Great Lakes Mayors to come together for a summit on the protection and […]
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(Chicago – July 21, 2014) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a solicitation for a second round of Great Lakes Shoreline Cities Grants. EPA will award grants totaling up to $4.5 million to eligible shoreline cities to fund green infrastructure projects that will improve Great Lakes water quality. This year, shoreline cities with […]
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Where: Riveredge Nature Center Saukville, WI (near Cedarburg) Meeting location: West parking lot 1 mile south west of Education and Visitor Center (see map) When: Friday August 1st, 2014, 9 AM‐ Noon Topics to be covered: 1. Field identification of Emerald Ash Borer and symptomology 2. Effectiveness of control methods for Emerald Ash Borer 3. […]
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CHICAGO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a Request for Applications soliciting proposals from states, municipalities, tribes, universities and nonprofit organizations for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants to fund new projects to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Up to $27.5 million will be available during the current funding cycle. Grants will be […]
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Welcome to the premiere issue of SEWRPC’s electronic newsletter, Regional Planning News. We created this digital newsletter to keep you updated on the latest developments at the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), and significant regional news related to the issues SEWRPC addresses. Our goal is to publish Regional Planning News four to six […]
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