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Milwaukee Water Commons promotes stewardship of, equitable access to and shared decision making for our common waters.

The Milwaukee Water Commons project is designed to strengthen, link and expand water stewardship in the city. Milwaukee is realizing its potential to be a “water city”, as we activate a different vision and pattern of community leadership than is currently promoted. The Milwaukee Water Commons galvanizes more citizen involvement, leverages and links existing water efforts and resources, and is telling a fresh public water story.

10/29/2026

💧 A long-overdue step toward safer water in Wisconsin!

After years of delays, Wisconsin's Natural Resources Board has unanimously approved new groundwater standards for six PFAS chemicals — toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancer and other serious health risks.

The need is urgent. An estimated 32,000 private wells in Wisconsin have PFAS levels exceeding the proposed standards. For families who rely on those wells for drinking water, contamination can mean years of uncertainty, health risks, and costly alternatives.

Clean, safe water should never depend on where you live or what you can afford.
These protections are an important step toward water justice. But the work isn't finished. The standards still need approval from the governor and Legislature, and communities need resources to test their water, address contamination, and hold polluters accountable.

Protecting our groundwater means protecting our health, our communities, and future generations. 💙

Read more from Wisconsin Public Radio:
https://buff.ly/ylDOmPm

Wisconsin has passed groundwater standards for so-called forever chemicals known as PFAS.

10/28/2026

🗳️🚗 Transportation shouldn't stand between you and the ballot box!

Souls to the Polls and Comité Sin Fronteras are helping Milwaukee voters get to the polls with FREE rides now for early voting through Election Day!

Every vote is a chance to shape decisions that affect our neighborhoods, our families, and our future from clean, affordable water to healthier, more resilient communities.

💧 Your voice matters. Your vote matters.

Need a ride? Call:
📞 Souls to the Polls: 414-742-1060
📞 Comité Sin Fronteras: 414-768-3650

📍 Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Early voting continues through Sunday, November 1.

Make your voting plan, spread the word, and help your neighbors get to the polls!

10/26/2026

🌳 Give your trees a little TLC this fall! 🍂

Winter can be tough on trees. A little care now can help them stand strong through snow, ice and freezing temperatures.

If you live in the Sherman Park or Metcalfe Park neighborhoods, you may qualify for FREE or reduced-cost tree maintenance through Branch Out Milwaukee such as pruning to remove dead or damaged branches and help keep your trees healthy and safe.

💚 Healthy trees do more than beautify your yard. They provide shade, clean our air, absorb stormwater and help build greener, more climate-resilient neighborhoods.

🍁 Get your trees winter-ready. Learn more at https://buff.ly/PgdMggV and sign up for a free tree consultation: https://buff.ly/jz84q8Y

10/23/2026

Our rivers aren't the only thing connecting Milwaukee these days! ⚾💙💛

The Brewers are headed to the World Series tonight for the first time in 44 years, and the excitement is flowing across our city.

Just like the rivers that connect our neighborhoods, baseball has a way of bringing Milwaukee together. Different backgrounds, different neighborhoods, one city cheering for the same team.

From the shores of Lake Michigan to American Family Field, we're riding this wave all the way through the World Series!

🌊 Let's go, Brewers! 💙💛

10/22/2026

🎃🍎👻 It’s Sherman Park Harvest Fest time! Join Milwaukee Water Commons and the Tree Board from our Branch Out Milwaukee program from 2-6 pm on Saturday for a fun family-friendly event with food, music, activities, resources and more.

10/22/2026

❄️ Who says you can't make waves in the winter?

Winter Water School is back – and for the first time, you can join as an individual! No team or organization needed.

Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore Milwaukee's waters, meet new people, and discover what's possible when we come together.

Through hands-on learning, field experiences, creative exploration, and conversation, you'll discover new connections between water, your neighborhood, and the people and places that make Milwaukee home.

Meet people from across the city, explore our rivers and Lake Michigan in new ways, and turn what you learn into action for healthier, more just communities.

Come curious. Leave connected and inspired.

👉 Contact Rhonda Nordstrom, [email protected], for more information or to enroll. Winter Water School starts in December.

10/21/2026

💧 Big news for environmental justice in Wisconsin!

A legal victory by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Sierra Club Wisconsin means the state must take a closer look at the environmental impacts of large-scale data center development.

The settlement requires the Wisconsin DNR to conduct a statewide environmental review examining how data centers could affect our water resources, energy demands, air quality, climate, and communities with opportunities for public input.

Environmental justice isn't just about the outcomes of decisions. It's also about who gets a voice in making them.

Communities deserve a meaningful say in decisions that affect their health, their water, and their future. That's procedural justice: transparent decision-making, access to information, and genuine opportunities for people most affected to shape what happens.

As massive data centers expand across Wisconsin, we need to understand their cumulative impacts and make sure communities aren't left out of decisions with lasting consequences.

👏 Thank you to Midwest Environmental Advocates and Sierra Club Wisconsin for pushing for greater public oversight!
Read more: https://buff.ly/UmBollB

10/20/2026

🗳️ Milwaukee, make your voice heard! Early voting starts Tuesday, October 20.

The decisions made at the ballot box shape our communities, from clean, safe, affordable water to healthy neighborhoods and the future of Milwaukee’s rivers and the Great Lakes.

But you don't have to wait until Election Day. Make a plan to vote early!

📍 You can vote at any early voting location. Check hours and addresses here: https://buff.ly/oEckrCe

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. 💧

Address

1836 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53205

Telephone

(414) 763-6199

Website

http://www.milwaukeewatercommons.org/, http://bit.ly/MWCgive

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