Watermarks MKE

05/14/2025

Come learn about WaterMarks, and our initiative to develop a citywide network of participatory engagement, to help us all to better understand the significance of water in our everyday lives.

Come join the conversation! Learn more on our website

05/09/2025

The FREE shuttle bus schedule for WaterMarks Day - 5/10 10am - 1pm!! Due to the truncated timing of our event, it may not be possible to get to all sites, using the bus. But all buses will return to their starting location. All times listed are estimated departure times from each site. Please keep track of time and plan accordingly!

The schedule, map and detailed programming at each site can be found on our website at www.watermarksmke.org/watermarksday

Can’t wait to enjoy the day and celebrate WaterMarks with our community! 🌞💧💚
Please note: the Green Beaver bus will be wheelchair accessible.

05/06/2025

WaterMarks Day is still on! In spite of the termination of our grant, our neighbors and partners have decided the show must go on! This Saturday, May 10th, we will be celebrating the accomplishments and initiatives of WaterMarks and our community partners from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Come celebrate with us! More info can be found on our website.

04/16/2025

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National Science Foundation (NSF) 75th ANNIVERSARY STEM DAY: May 10th, 2025 from 10am-4pm

A city-wide celebration of WaterMarks and NSF!!

Seven locations at six of our neighborhood sites plus Milwaukee Public Museum! Jump on and off the free shuttle bus or walk/bike to any of the stops! Art, science, and free family fun for our entire community!

We can’t wait to see you all there!!!

04/09/2025

We are seeking an artist (of any discipline — visual or performance based!) to collaborate with local artist and West Basin neighbor, Wyethe Smallish, to co-lead two community walks and co-create a final public art work.

ARTIST COMPENSATION:
$15,000 total, including materials, to be split between the two artists at their discretion and guidance of the WaterMarks team.
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_UpwvVnA64AkbOv1P70fT6hVXHRMAf4W-OTOmPcEuxpnK9A/viewform

02/25/2025

Come join us at Albright United Methodist Church on March 3rd @6:00pm to help decide what letter best represents the neighborhood!

11/14/2024

Do you know where all our WaterMarkers are?

Our first Marker went up back in 2018 at Acosta Middle School. The letter was chosen by students and community members, not just for Acosta but for Agua, Aquatic, Arts, A+!

The next three, Ñ, G and H came in 2023 across from Pulaski Park, at Green Tech Station and in Harbor View Plaza.

Last month, we installed a second H along the Beerline Trail in Harambee/Riverwest. And then just this week we installed L in Lindsay Heights, C in Melvina Park and W in downtown Wisconsin — and the W is a part of !

We’ve had various funding sources through the years but are currently funded by a grant that has supported the installation of some of these markers (as well as markers to come) while also helping to support activities in our existing neighborhoods!

To learn more about the project, what the letters mean and about all the artists, scientists and residents who have participated in this project visit our website! www.watermarksmke.org

11/05/2024

Next week, we’ll be installing three new Markers and we’ll be gathering at the Lindsay Heights Marker on 15th and North to celebrate all the work WaterMarks has done across the city over the last decade!

Brief speaking program at 11am and with the help and collaboration of our partners and friends, Lindsay Heights Resident Leaders, there will also be a community resource fair that will go until 2pm.

Free food while supplies last!

10/22/2024

10/07/2024

Join us this Saturday, October 12 on a walking tour of Grasslyn Manor and learn about how water affects the neighborhood, including the community efforts behind, “Help Build the Ark Water Management Project!”

Artist and Sherman Park neighbor, Debbie Sajnani will be leading the walk along with Milwaukee Water Storyteller, Michael Timm. They will be discussing the history of how and why water affects our area and ways that we can rally to reduce flooding.

We’ll be starting the walk at Albright United Methodist Church at 1pm!
Following the walk, we will have refreshments and will be hosting an optional post-walk focus group. This is a chance for community members to discuss what they have learned and give feedback. A $25 gift card will be provided for your participation/feedback in the focus group.