Milwaukee Urban Water Trail

Gap Analysis/Action Plan

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In doing the access site inventory and creating the map, Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers and its partners identified gaps in existing access, and created an action plan and recommendations for future work to improve access.  As part of the gap analysis, we  analyzed ordinances and regulations that restrict access, identified areas for potential future access points, identified small infrastructural improvements that could enhance access for small watercraft and recreational paddlers, identified areas where additional parking and amenities are needed, and identified management issues and needs for maintaining an open and safe water trail.  The goal of this gap analysis is to inspire the development of new or improved water access sites on all three rivers in Milwaukee. 

If you have any suggestions for how access can be improved, please fill out an access site evaluation form or contact FMR at cheryl_nenn@mkeriverkeeper.org or (414) 287-0207 ext. 29.