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Milwaukee Riverkeeper participates in coalition calling for federal stimulus dollars to invest in Wisconsin's green economy

December 12, 2008

Milwaukee Riverkeeper joined a coalition of community-based organizations rallying support for creating green job opportunities in Wisconsin. Highlighting the green jobs component of Governor Doyle’s proposal, the groups praised the Governor’s efforts to invest in public transit, renewable energy, contaminated site clean-ups, and repair of the State’s corroding water infrastructure.

Broaddus to take on new role for the environment

December 1, 2008

Lynn E. Broaddus, Executive Director for Milwaukee Riverkeeper, steps down to accept new position

Dr. Lynn E. Broaddus, executive director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper since May 2003, will be leaving the organization to accept a leadership position at The Johnson Foundation in Racine, WI. Broaddus has been involved with Milwaukee Riverkeeper for seven years, five and one-half of which have been as executive director. In her new role, she will help The Johnson Foundation shape its environment and community programming, with an initial emphasis on freshwater issues.