The Latest from the Coalition
On this page you can find the latest news from the Coalition, including stories of restoration successes, profiles of ongoing clean water issues, policy updates, and press releases.
A City Reconnects to its River
Stabilizing the river banks, removing invasive species, installing rain gardens and adding a park along the Root River has improved the health of the river, while providing public access.
A Brewery Complex Renewed with Blue-Ribbon Practices
The former Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery is being turned into a sustainable neighborhood that follows best stormwater management practices.
A Pilot Project Experiments with Monitoring and Management
New grazing and monitoring programs on a buffalo farm managed by the Oneida Tribe are helping reduce excessive fertilizer and manure runoff from entering the Fox River.
Streamside Rearing Facility Helps Restore Lake Sturgeon
The lake sturgeon may be able to return to the Great Lakes in greater numbers thanks to this sturgeon rearing facility that has introduced more than 7,400 of the native fish back to the Lakes.
A Community Effort Cleans Up the Kinnickinnic River
Restoring Milwaukee’s Kinnickinnic River is helping to reduce flooding risks, improve public safety, provide a home for fish and wildlife, and bring families back to their neighborhood river.
Campus Stormwater Discharge Reduced Due to Green Landscaping
The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee has installed green rooftops, bioswales, and other natural landscaping projects that have lead to a dramatic decrease in the water the campus discharges into the Milwaukee sewer system.
Hank Aaron Trail in the Menomonee River Valley Hits a Home Run
Once a railroad yard for the Milwaukee Road, the land adjacent to the Menonmonee River in Milwaukee has been restored to a more natural state, allowing wildlife to return and providing the public with outdoor recreational opportunities.
Wetland Wastewater Treatment Facility Helps Protect the Great Lakes
The Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School replaced an old septic tank with an engineered wetland to filter their wastewater, thereby removing excess nutrients from the water supply and creating a habitat for local wildlife.