PRIORITY AREA: EDUCATION & FAMILY WELL-BEING
IMPROVING OUR ENVIRONMENT Clean Wisconsin Celebrates Green Infrastructure in Amani
For the past ten years, Clean Wisconsin has been working closely with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and community partners in Mil- waukee’s 30th Street Corridor to manage water where it falls. The largest growing source of water pollution in the U.S. is stormwater runoff: rainwater that washes across landscapes often collecting and carrying trash, bacteria, heavy metals, pesticides, animal waste and other pollutants to our local wa- terways. Green infrastructure practices reduce stormwater runoff by mimicking nature and capturing rainwater so it can be reused, temporarily retained, or allowed to infiltrate into the soil. These practices provide other environmental, social and eco- nomic benefits, including better air quality and cooling of the urban heat island effect thanks to more trees and vegetation, increased pollinator habitat, community engagement and job opportunities installing and maintaining green infrastruc- ture. In September, Clean Wiscon- sin’s green infrastructure man- ager and his team planted four fruit trees at the Dominican
Center with help from Mr. Wes and other Dominican Cen- ter staff. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Dominican Center and will continue to collaborate in 2024 with the center. Not only will these tress help to man- age stormwater, but they will also help to improve air qual- ity and enhance green space, while providing a source of food in the future. In October 2023, Clean Wis- consin celebrated its ten-year milestone of working with
residents in Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor on improving their climate resiliency through stormwater management. We thank the Dominican Cen- ter for Women for graciously allowing us to host this free, family-friendly event at their site. Clean Wisconsin is excited to continue to partner with the Dominican Center and engage with Amani residents in 2024.
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