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1	Milwaukee River Greenway
2	Our River Valley
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6	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision
7	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Protect nearly 800 acres and 7 miles of river-primary environmental corridor as identified by SEWRPC
8	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision The river is making a comeback Thousands of schoolchildren visit its outdoor classrooms every year The diversity of fish and wildlife has dramatically increased We now have the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail and the East Bank Trail Water quality has improved Anglers, paddlers, hikers, runners, dog walkers and birdwatchers recreate in the valley
9	Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision
10	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Protect the primary environmental corridor Almost seven miles of river and 800 acres of valley from the former North Ave Dam to our City limits at Silver Spring, bluff to bluff.
11	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Protect the “viewshed”
12	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Protect the “viewshed”
13	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Protect the “viewshed”
14	Our Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Establish by municipal zoning a “viewshed” in the river valley that does not allow new development to intrude physically or visually on the experience of visitors to the area. Protect the “viewshed”
15	Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Establish enhanced guidelines to control erosion and runoff
16	Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Establish enhanced guidelines to control erosion and runoff.
17	Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Preserve and enhance fisheries, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat.
18	Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision Improve public access and trails.
19	Milwaukee River A Central Park Vision
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21	Milwaukee River Greenway
22	Partners
23	What you can do Contact your Mayor, DCD, and Aldermen to show your support for the Milwaukee River Greenway Mayor Barretts office: mayor@milwaukee.gov Phone: (414) 286.2200 Alderman McGee: mmcgee@milwaukee.gov Telephone:(Office) 414 286-2221(TDD) 414 286-2025(After hours) 414 286-2150 Alderman D’Amato: mdamat@milwaukee.gov Telephone:(Office) 414 286-2221(TDD) 414 286-2025(After hours) 414 286-2150 Alderman Hamilton: ahamil@milwaukee.gov Telephone:(Office) 414 286-2221(TDD) 414 286-2025(After hours) 414 286-2150 DCD Staff NortheastSidePlan@milwaukee.gov Janet Grau, 414.286.5724 Project Manager Sarah Horn, 414.286.5620 Project Planner