The Amazing Milwaukee River Basin

The Milwaukee waterfront at night
photo by Jeff Strobel

  • 6 watersheds
  • 900 square miles
  • Home to 1milllion people
  • 7 counties
  • 30 townships
  • 24 villages
  • 12 cities
  • 410 miles of perennial streams
  • 85 lakes & ponds greater than 5 acres
 

NEW!

Rivers Report

The RiversReport Fall 2011 Issue Now On-line*

The RiversReport highlights projects, events, and programs advancing water quality and water resource protection taking place throughout the Greater Milwaukee Watersheds.

The Fall Edition of the RiversReport is now available!  Read about all the news and events, as well as the many projects in process that will directly impact the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.  These projects will lead us to a future of a rehabilitated Estuary to Explore!  Read all about the community members leading the effort and about the many ways YOU can be a part of the action.

* Click to view the RiversReport PDF (849 KB)


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