In
the News
May 30th, 2007
The Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel
An Article by Whitney Gould
Keeping it natural
The Milwaukee River corridor, a leafy retreat bisecting the city's east side,
found a guardian this week in the Milwaukee Common Council.
MILWAUKEE, WI(2007-05-30)The banks of the Milwaukee River have become a popular site for new condos, restaurants and other developments in Milwaukee. But the riverbanks remain largely wild in an 800 acre stretch from Silver Spring Drive to North Avenue. Environmentalists want to preserve the lush vegetation and wildlife habitat. They're urging aldermen to vote today on a plan to protect the river corridor. Ann-Elise Henzl went to the riverbank to find out more.
Visit this link for the full story:
http://publicbroadcasting.net/wuwm/news/content/1089764.html
MEDIA
SPOTLIGHT
Friday,
May 4th, 2007
WUWM's Lake Effect features an interview about the Milwaukee River Corridor with Ken and Ann.
Here
is the link to the audio.
http://www.wuwm.com/view_le.php?articleid=185
SHEPHERD EXPRESS
Cover story -
Wed., May 7,2008
The Milwaukee River
Paradise in Our Own Back Yard
By Lisa Kaiser and Aisha Motlani
There’s no need to haul canoes, hiking shoes or mountain bikes Up North. Milwaukeeans have paradise in our own back yard. The Milwaukee River valley—home to factories and condos, as well as endangered but vibrant plants, animals and birds—
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