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December 21, 2007
Friends of Milwaukee's
Rivers issues notice of intent to sue Fontarome
On Wednesday, December
19, 2007, Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers, though its attorneys at Midwest Environmental Advocates, sent a notice of intent to sue
under the Clean Water Act
to Fontarome Chemical, Inc. in response to their dumping
of excessive amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals into the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
sewer system. This is a problem for area waters because MMSD's system is
not designed to remove these toxic chemicals, and relies upon companies
like Fontarome to not release them into the system.
Friends of Milwaukee's
Rivers is concerned that Fontarome's excessive chemical discharges will
negatively affect rivers and streams, degrading aquatic habitat and
posting a threat to human health. The full press release may be found
here.
December 6, 2007
Milwaukee River Greenway
Community Workshops Update
In October and November,
three community workshops were held by the Milwaukee River Work Group
(MRWG), and the UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning's design
center, Community Design Solutions, to gather public input on the
proposed Milwaukee River Greenway. Over 130 local citizens attended the
workshops and submitted many recommendations for the usage and
management of the corridor. Participants overwhelmingly supported
the essential elements of the Greenway which would stretch along the
banks and bluffs of the river from the North Avenue footbridge to the City limits at Silver Spring Drive. The plan would improve
wildlife habitat, water quality, preservation of native plant species, and public
access, as well as provide a protected "viewshed" via municipal zoning
regulations for new development along the river bluff. MRWG will meet this
winter with the City
and others to begin negotiations on the final overlay district. The full
press release and public input statistics may be found
here [PDF]. For more
information on the Milwaukee River Greenway, visit the MRWG
website, or contact
Ann Brummitt at
414-287-0207 x27.
December 6, 2007
Friends of Milwaukee's
Rivers at the Exchange Alternative Gift Fair
Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers will once again be
participating in
Outpost Natural Foods'
Exchange Alternative Gift Fair set to take place this Saturday, December 8
from 1-4pm at the
 Wauwatosa Women's Club.
The Exchange Alternative Gift Fair offers a choice of holiday gifts to
honor family and friends while supporting charities and nonprofit
organizations. FMR will have many offerings for environmentally-minded
shoppers, including stylish and comfy FMR t-shirts, gift memberships,
and the opportunity to purchase much-needed supplies for FMR volunteers
in honor of loved ones. Each donation includes a holiday card to
inform the lucky recipient of their gift. Please join us this
Saturday, and give the gift of clean rivers this holiday season!
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