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

December 12, 2008

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.

Broaddus to take on new role for the environment

December 1, 2008

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. In her new role, she will help The Johnson Foundation shape its environment and community programming, with an initial emphasis on freshwater issues.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper reacts to Waukesha's proposed water diversions

November 20, 2008

Milwaukee Riverkeeper met last week with the City of Waukesha and other environmental groups to discuss details about Waukesha's proposal to divert Lake Michigan water for its drinking supply.  The recently-passed Great Lakes Compact limits diversions of water outside of the Great Lakes Basin, but because Waukesha County straddles the basin boundary, the city can use Great Lakes water provided the water is returned to Lake Michigan.  How the water will be returned is the issue now on the table.

Waterkeeper Alliance speaks out on pollution control standards

November 19, 2008
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2008) – In another blow to our nation’s waterways, the Bush Administration proposed a rule that would leave streams, rivers and lakes nationwide vulnerable to contamination by development and construction runoff, including metals and other toxic pollutants.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper and allies call for national investment in water infrastructure

November 13, 2008

The Honorable Harry Reid
Office of the Majority Leader
S-221, US Capitol
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Reid:

We applaud your leadership on a stimulus bill that will help the American economy and create good jobs here at home. We agree with you that any such bill must include funding for much needed infrastructure that serves the dual purpose of invigorating our economy and making America more competitive.

Stir Marketing promotes clean rivers with ad for Milwaukee Riverkeeper

October 13, 2008
stir ad
Stir Marketing, an advertising and marketing firm in Milwaukee, has developed a pro-bono ad to promote Milwaukee Riverkeeper's work towards clean and swimmable rivers.
 

Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers changes name to Milwaukee Riverkeeper

October 13, 2008
Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers announced today that it is changing its name to Milwaukee Riverkeeper®. The organization, now thirteen years old, has been licensed as the Milwaukee Riverkeeper since 1998. 
 

Milwaukee County to draw-down dam this weekend

October 3, 2008
Milwaukee County will commence a controlled drawdown of the Estabrook Dam and Impoundment beginning Sunday, October 5 2008 at 5 PM. In the past, the drawdown would occur over a short period of time resulting in a large spate of flow downstream that resulted in potential safety issues downstream and upstream of the dam. This year's controlled drawdown is proposed to occur over a period of days to minimize safety issues.

House sends Great Lakes Legacy Act to President

October 3, 2008
During a rare Sunday session this week the House voted 411 to 9 to pass the Great Lakes Legacy Act - again. The Senate had considered the House bill late last week. During Senate consideration, the Senate amended the bill and lowered the authorized funding to current levels, or $50 million a year for sediment remediation projects. The Senate took this action because Senators from outside the Great Lakes basin were blocking the increase in funding that Great Lakes Senators supported.
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