Waterway Restoration Partnership – Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

The Waterway Restoration Partnership is a group of long-standing, trusted partners in the community who have been working together for years to improve water quality in the area. With a once in a generation opportunity on the horizon, the organizations are formalizing their partnership and redoubling their commitment to work together to clean up the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.

Estabrook Falls Fish Passage Now Open

Bedrock Removed to Create a Fish Passage!

In 2025, crews carefully removed sections of bedrock to open a new route for native fish to move upstream. This restored pathway allows fish to safely pass Estabrook Falls, something that hasn’t been consistently possible in over 100 years. The new “passing lane” is now open and being used by fish.

Explore the completed project and watch a new video to see the results.

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