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Nov. 19, 2008
Waterkeeper Alliance speaks out on pollution control standards
 

Nov. 13, 2008
Milwaukee Riverkeeper and allies call for national investment in water infrastructure
 

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Milwaukee Riverkeeper participates in coalition calling for federal stimulus dollars to invest in Wisconsin's green economy

Milwaukee Riverkeeper joined a coalition of community-based organizations rallying support for creating green job opportunities in Wisconsin. Highlighting the green jobs component of Governor Doyle’s proposal, the groups praised the Governor’s efforts to invest in public transit, renewable energy, contaminated site clean-ups, and repair of the State’s corroding water infrastructure.

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Lynn E. Broaddus, Executive Director for Milwaukee Riverkeeper, steps down to accept new position

Dr. Lynn E. Broaddus, executive director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper since May 2003, will be leaving the organization to accept a leadership position at The Johnson Foundation in Racine, WI.

Broaddus has been involved with Milwaukee Riverkeeper for seven years, five and one-half of which have been as executive director.

“It’s not easy to leave an organization and a cause that I have come to care about so deeply. But I know that I leave Milwaukee Riverkeeper in the best of hands – we have a phenomenal Board and staff who will ensure a smooth transition into the new phase of the organization’s life.”

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