Milwaukee Water Commons

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Watch for the living river in the Juneteenth parade! We’re celebrating water as a pathway to freedom. 🖤❤️💚💛

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06/18/2026

❤️🖤💚💛 March with us in the Juneteenth parade!

“The walking river is . . . a moving symbol of freedom, connection and collective care, honoring the journey that’s brought us here and imagining a future we all build together,” (Felice) Green says.

Meet us at 14th St. and Atkinson Ave. by 8:15 a.m.

Something unique is in store for folks planning to take in Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade Friday. They’ll experience a 30-foot-long “living river.” It’s the creation of Milwaukee Water Commons and lots of volunteers.

06/18/2026

Did you know the water in Lincoln Creek flows all the way to Lake Michigan?

Drop in anytime 5-6:30 pm on Monday in McGovern Park for Snack and Chat: Let’s Talk Water, a free, family-friendly event that’s part of Lincoln Creek Week.

We’ll share some Cousin’s subs and learn about how water moves through our neighborhoods and why it matters for our families and our future.

💧Interactive mosaic for kids and adults to touch and explore
💧Friendly conversation about work underway to clean and restore our rivers

Look for the blue tent in the McGovern Park parking lot, 5400 N 51st Blvd.

Learn more about all of the fun happening throughout Lincoln Creek Week: https://buff.ly/UCslHjj

06/17/2026

A river in the Juneteenth parade. New community mosaics along the Beerline Trail. Pride month. Beach safety tips.

Our latest newsletter is full of opportunities to learn, connect, create, and take action with Milwaukee Water Commons.

🌊 Join us in carrying a 30-foot "walking river" through Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration
🎨 Celebrate the unveiling of community-created mosaics along the Beerline Trail
💧 Explore upcoming events

Read the newsletter: https://buff.ly/HRPx9Xu

06/15/2026

What would it look like if a river could march? 🌊

This Juneteenth, we're taking a 30-foot-long "walking river" to the streets of Milwaukee.

Created by community members, this moving river honors the role waterways have played in journeys to freedom throughout history and the ways they continue to connect us today.

More than a float, it's a celebration of liberation, remembrance, joy, and collective creativity.

Join Milwaukee Water Commons as we carry the river through the Juneteenth Parade and celebrate the connections between water, freedom, and community.

Whether you helped create the river or are seeing it for the first time, we'd love for you to walk with us.

📅 June 19
📍 Milwaukee Juneteenth Parade

Please register in advance so we can share parade-day updates and coordinate our group:
https://buff.ly/UyuZRKN

Let's celebrate, connect, and carry the river forward together.

06/11/2026

⚠️⛈️ MILWAUKEE: BE PREPARED 🌊⚡🌧️

With more storms in the forecast, now is the time to know this number: 414-286-CITY

From basement backups to street flooding, the City of Milwaukee’s Unified Call Center is your one-stop shop for non-emergency reports and requests 24/7. During storms, report flooding issues right away to help DPW resources get to areas most in need.

One simple number connects you to City services 24 hours a day. Beyond storm-related concerns, you can report potholes, check on garbage collection, get help with building permits, report streetlight concerns and much more.

In case of emergency, call 911.

Check out the mobile app and online reporting options, too. Visit https://buff.ly/EKGPLjQ

06/11/2026

Check MMSD's rain gauge data in Greater Milwaukee, and monitor the Deep Tunnels and Water Reclamation facilities.

06/09/2026

🥵 With 90 degrees + high humidity expected Wednesday, keep safety in mind if you head to the beach to cool off.

Dangerous current and swimming conditions are forecast for Lake Michigan beaches tomorrow with high waves and increased chances of storms.

Download Swim Guide, a free app updated with local information about high water levels, rip currents, and bacteria levels. Just turn on your location to see a map of beaches closest to you – in Milwaukee or wherever your travels take you. Beaches in green are safe and red beaches are unsafe.

Swim Guide also provides directions, where to park, amenities available and everything else you need to enjoy a day on the beach.

🛟 Stay safe and swim smart. Check Swim Guide before you go and have a great summer!



https://www.theswimguide.org/

Swim Guide is the most comprehensive beach information and water quality service on the web