On The River's Edge

You are invited to a community forum featuring the Menomonee River and its watershed. Attend to learn about your local watershed; how your water use behaviors impact the sewer system; positive steps you can take to prevent backups; and how you can protect our rivers, lakes and streams. Please attend as much of the evening as you are able.

At 4:00 meet at the front door of the Senior Center for a walking tour of the Menomonee River.  (Please RSVP for this as space is limited:  Chris at 414.520.7935 or Barbara at 414.259.0731).  

At 6:00 there will be networking inside with free pizza and beverages.  At 6:30 Eddee Daniel, author of Urban Wilderness: Exploring a Metropolitan Watershed, will present a photo exploration of the Menomonee River.  Following the talk will be opportunity to gather in small groups with a facilitator to discuss our personal experiences with watersheds and issues involved.  The sponsoring organizations will present strategies for protecting our basements and our watershed.

We will close the evening with free door prizes (must be present to win).

This event is sponsored by Transition Milwaukee Water Working Group (tmwaterworkinggroup@yahoo.com) in partnership with Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Urban Wilderness, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, Metropolitan Sewerage District, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension, and the Waukesha County Green Team.