Work Groups
Sediment Work Group
The sediment working group focuses on all projects related to remediating contaminated sediment from the Milwaukee River Estuary Area of Concern.
- Meetings: Third Wednesday of the Month From 1 PM – 2 PM
- Contact: Dave Misky, City of Milwaukee (dmisky@milwaukee.gov)
Beach Work Group
This working group focuses on upcoming projects and actions pertaining to Milwaukee’s beaches.
- Meetings: Second Tuesday of the Month from 9 AM – 10 AM [scheduled as needed]
- Contact: Brennan Dow, WDNR (brennan.dow@wisconsin.gov)
Fish and Wildlife Tech Team
This working group focuses on the projects and actions that will ultimately improve habitats for plants, animals, and fish.
- Meetings: Second Wednesday of the Month from 9 AM – 10:30 AM [scheduled as needed]
- Contact: Brennan Dow, WDNR (brennan.dow@wisconsin.gov)
Management Action Implementation Team
The Management Action Implementation Team (MAIT) is responsible for ensuring that projects and actions get done. This group strategizes about how to best move the work forward and ensure the partnership remains strong.
- Meetings: Third Tuesday of the Month From 2 PM – 3:30 PM
- Contact: Vicki Elkin, Fund For Lake Michigan (vicki@fundforlakemichigan.org) and Jennifer Bolger Breceda, Milwaukee Riverkeeper (jennifer@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org)
Workforce Work Group
The Workforce Work Group maximize the social and economic benefits of the AOC projects by expanding the utilization of local and diverse business enterprises and local workers, particularly from historically unrepresented communities.
- Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of the Month from 9 AM – 10 AM
- Contact: Pete Coffaro, MMSD (pcoffaro@mmsd.com)
Communications Work Group
The Communications Work Group is responsible for developing and sharing content about projects and actions as well as general information about the Area of Concern Work in Milwaukee.
- Meetings: First Thursday of Every Other Month from 11 AM – Noon
- Contact: Christina Taddy, MMSD (ctaddy@mmsd.com)