We invite you to join us in charting a fresh and hopeful course in the care, governance and defence of the Great Lakes — the life sustaining watery heart of the North American continent. Join us for an on-line meeting about the Great Lakes Commons Charter — an emerging strategy to transform our human relationship with the […]
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We need YOU to help contribute to our knowledge about wildlife that live in the Milwaukee Estuary and River system by submitting your bird observations to Ebird.org or AOCBirdBlitz@gmail.com through the month of June. The Milwaukee Estuary is designated as an Area of Concern (AOC) due to historical land and waterway alterations and pollution […]
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Stakeholders and people interested in the Estabrook Dam project were invited to attended the first Public Information Meeting held at Lincoln Park Blatz Pavilion on Thurs., June 5, 2014. A presentation by the Parks Planning and Development Division was followed by a Question and Answer session at 7 p.m. During the meeting discussion included the history […]
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Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern Friends, I wanted to share this with you in case you had interest in what the Advisory Board is planning for the next 4 years of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. If you remember, they sought public comment here at the Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee last year. Many of […]
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This training will prepare you to recruit others to become River Ambassadors!! You will gain knowledge about all the great improvements that have taken place in Milwaukee’s rivers and then be able to share the information with others – from river dredging projects to habitat restorations and everything in between. Learn about the comeback of our fisheries and why we […]
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SAVE THE DATE! Preparations are underway for Where Ecology Meets Economy: Season 2—A Forum for Green Industry & Land Manager Professionals. This is a fabulous educational opportunity sponsored by the Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium, Inc. (SEWISC) and Johnson’s Nursery, Inc.™. The full day event on September 17, 2014, builds on the success of our […]
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Join Debbie Beyer and other local birders, for a morning walk to identify birds along the Sheboygan River. We’ll start at Esslingen Park and drive to other project sites and eBird hotspots as time allows. Drop in for just a short excursion before work, or stay for several hours. Our observations will be submitted to […]
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Come join UW-Extension’s Amy Kretlow and Debbie Beyer to walk one of the Sheboygan River bat survey routes and practice using the Ana-Bat detector. We’ll walk a survey route and collect data to accompany additional data being collected by volunteers (some of you!). Wear good walking shoes and bring insect repellent! For possible weather cancellations […]
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Enjoy fresh air and exercise along the river cutting or pulling garlic mustard, buckthorn and other invaders. Then take a break to enjoy ice cream and socialize with your fellow river-enthusiasts. Long sleeves, insect repellent, gloves and sturdy shoes encouraged. Meet on University Drive along the Sheboygan River. For possible weather cancellations call 920-459-5918 two […]
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“Clean the river now, keep it clean forever!” Enjoy a morning walk or paddle along a stretch of the Sheboygan River picking up litter in this great family and community event! In cooperation with the Sheboygan River Basin Partnership and the UW-Extension, we will again be picking up trash along various stretches of the Sheboygan […]
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