Reparations Ordered for Sunken Menomonee River Barge

Milwaukee Riverkeeper has been trying to get rid of the obtrusive Menomonee River Barge since 2005.  We were the first to call it in when we spotted it sinking a year later.

Finally after years of wrangling for removal, barge justice has prevailed and the owner has been ordered by the state to pull the wreck from the Menomonee.  He has also been struck with a $37,691.25 fine for violating Wisconsin's water regulation laws.

For the full article, see attached press release.

The Journal-Sentinel recently reported that the Franklin man will appeal the judgment.  To read that article click here.