Community
Rivers
Program
Community
Rivers
Program
The Need
NEW FOCUS
Pollution continues to be a serious concern in the Milwaukee River, with our friends at Milwaukee Riverkeeper only giving the overall health of the river a "C-" on their 2017 report card, an improvement from the D+ grade in 2016 . Amazing efforts are being made in Milwaukee's urban areas to improve the health of the river, but less attention has been paid to rural and suburban parts of the watershed. We know making a river that is swimmable, fishable, and liveable for all requires the cooperation and effort of all communities along its banks, and we want to help do just that
THE MISSION
Connecting rural and suburban communities with their watershed to inspire appreciation, educate, and enable positive land management changes.
THE VISION
How It Works
In each Healthy River Community, we're taking a three-pronged approach to transforming a community's relationship with the Milwaukee River. Ultimately, we hope to develop a model that is replicable across the region, creating long term sustainability in the health of the Milwaukee River watershed. In each participating community, we'll work to:
Where we're headed.
In 2017, we launched the Community Rivers Program with our neighbors in the Village of Newburg, the first Healthy River Community in the state. In 2018, we're so excited to have the Villages of Saukville and Grafton join Newburg in the Community Rivers family.
We won't be stopping there, however! Each year, the Community Rivers Program will work hand-in-hand with new towns, villages, or cities to become a Healthy River Community and to inspire new connections with and care for their stretch of the Milwaukee River.
Click HERE to view our 2018 Impact Report (May-December).
Upcoming Events
Ready to join the excitement? Here's a sneak peak of some of the fun we have planned for our 2018 Healthy River Communities starting this summer. The best part? All activities are FREE to residents. We'll have more details and events as the summer approaches. Want to stay updated on all the fun? Sign up here for the Community Rivers email list and we'll share upcoming events!
In Newburg
April 27, 2019, 9-12 PM. 24th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup, meeting location is Kratzsch Conservancy. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
April 30, 2019, 6:00-7:30 PM. Community Conversation @ Newburg Community Center. Additional information can be found HERE.
May 4, 2019, 9-3 PM. Water Quality Monitor Training @ Riveredge. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
May 11, 2019, 1:30-3:30 PM. Rain Barrel Workshop @ Riveredge. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
In Saukville
April 16, 2019, 6:00-7:30 PM. Community Conversation @ Oscar Grady Public Library. Additional information can be found HERE.
April 27, 2019, 9-12 PM. 24th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup, meeting location is E. Riverside Park. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
May 4, 2019, 9-3 PM. Water Quality Monitor Training @ Riveredge. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
May 11, 2019, 1:30-3:30 PM. Rain Barrel Workshop @ Riveredge. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
In Grafton
April 3, 2019, 6:00-7:30 PM. Community Conversation @ Grafton Public Library. Additional information can be found HERE.
April 27, 2019, 9-12 PM. 24th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup, meeting locations are Lime Kiln Park and Bratt's Woods. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
May 4, 2019, 9-3 PM. Water Quality Monitor Training @ Riveredge. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
May 11, 2019, 1:30-3:30 PM. Rain Barrel Workshop @ Riveredge. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
FREE Yard or Land Assessment
The Community Rivers Program is offering FREE 1 hour land consultations of any size residential property in any CRP participating communities. If you are interested please contact: Matt Smith | Land Manager | msmith@riveredge.us | (262) 375-2715 ext 147
Let's work together
If you have any questions on the Community Rivers Program would like more information, or just want to get involved, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mandie Zopp, Riveredge's Director of Research and Conservation, at 262-375-2715 or through this contact form! We look forward to connecting with you!
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