Basin History
Did you know that the mouth of the Milwaukee River was moved to a new location? Or that there was a plan to expand shipping by connecting the Milwaukee River to the Mississippi River! This and more can be discovered in the following fact pages. Click on the links of your choice.
Significant Times of the River Basin
Native American Settlements Along the Milwaukee River and Effigy Mounds
European Explorers and Early Development
The Construction of the Sewer System
Recreational Activity in The Milwaukee River Basin and The Restoration of the Milwaukee River Basin
Milwaukee River Basin Partnership
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