1. Permanently protect existing natural areas along the Milwaukee River primary environmental corridor.
2. Protect the “viewshed” of
the greenway
corridor so that persons enjoying the river
or engaging in activities will have a natural experience.
3. Establish building
setbacks and design
guidelines for new multi-lot construction
within a buffer zone.
4. Establish enhanced
guidelines to control
erosion and runoff entering the river.
5. Preserve and enhance native vegetation, fisheries and wildlife habitat along the river corridor.
6. Encourage land uses and activities that maintain a natural greenway corridor without altering present uses.
7. Create a Milwaukee River Central Park Trust Fund to finance land and water stewardship into the future.
The
Milwaukee River Work Group
(MRWG)
The
Goals of Our Coalition: