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.
Sediment’s Final Resting Place
Take a Peek at the New Dredged Material Management Facility…where Milwaukee’s Contaminated Sediment Will Spend Eternity! Join us for a walking tour on Thursday, October 29, to get a peek at the Dredged Material Management Facility (DMMF), learn more about the project, and see what’s been built. Tours depart every 20 minutes between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the completed DMMF up close!
Sediment & Floodplain Cleanup
Find out more about the upcoming Sediment and Greenway Floodplain Cleanup Project.
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.