Remediation and Restoration Projects for Milwaukee Estuary AOC

Remediation and restoration projects for Milwaukee Estuary AOC.

Project Title	Project Description	Date Completed	Targeted BUI(s)
Burnham Canal Wetland Restoration	This GLRI-funded project will transform the Burnham Canal, a former Superfund site, into wetland habitat.	2026 (est.)	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Greater Milwaukee Estuary GLLA Sediment Remediation	This GLLA-funded project is currently in the feasibility study phase and may remediate up to 1.4 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment across the AOC.		Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations Fish Tumors or Other Deformities Degradation of Benthos Restriction on Dredging Activities Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
South Shore Beach	Relocation of the existing swimming beach to the south; conversion of the existing beach into a landscaped area utilizing native species; new features and amenities to promote access and improved water quality.	2027 (est.)	Beach Closings
Kinnickinnic River Habitat Rehabilitation	This GLRI-funded project is designing and implementing improvements to aquatic habitats.	2027 (est.)	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Little Menomonee River Corridor Habitat Restoration	This GLRI-funded project will restore a corridor of the Little Menomonee River for the benefit of fish and wildlife. The large size of this project area provides important habitat for forest, grassland, and wetland breeding birds, and mammals.	2026 (est.)	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Grand Trunk/Bay View Wetland Restoration	This GLLA-funded project will restore a 7.5-acre wetland within the Port of Milwaukee.	2027 (est.)	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Kletzsch Park Dam Fish Passage	This Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-funded project will construct a fishway to re-establish connectivity.	2024 (est.)	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Estabrook Dam Fish Passage	This GLRI-funded project removed the Estabrook dam, reconnecting the river to wetlands and upstream fish spawning habitat.	2018	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Menomonee River and Milwaukee River Focused Feasibility Study	This Great Lakes Legacy Act project evaluated remedial alternatives and supported selection of a cleanup plan that is protective of human health.	2018	Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption. Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations. Fish Tumors or Other Deformities. Degradation of Benthos. Restriction on Dredging Activities. Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Menomonee River Concrete Removal	This project removed concrete in the Menomonee River, connecting 37 miles of the river to Lake Michigan for fish passage. USACE and MMSD funded.	2016	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Little Menomonee Grassland Restoration	This GLRI-funded project will restore grasslands along the Little Menomonee River to improve breeding and migratory habitat for bird, invertebrate, and herptile grassland species of local concern.	2015	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Milwaukee River Fish Habitat Enhancement and Expansion	This Fund for Lake Michigan project expanded and constructed a spawning reef for fish populations in the Milwaukee River.	2014	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Wheelhouse Gateway Riparian Restoration	This GLRI-funded project utilized bioengineering techniques for bank and slope stabilization, invasive species removal, and native plantings.	2014	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Five Low Flow Barriers Removal (Hoyt Park)	The project will remove five low flow barriers near Hoyt Park, connecting fish habitats and promoting fish passage in the AOC. Fund for Lake Michigan, NOAA, SOGL, Great Lakes Fisheries Trust, and MMSD funded.	2016	Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Lincoln Park GLLA Sediment Remediation	This GLLA-funded project took place in 3 phases from 2008-2015 and remediated 175,000 cubic yards of PCB-, PAH-, and NALP-contaminated sediment at Lincoln Park.	2015	Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations Fish Tumors or Other Deformities Degradation of Benthos Restriction on Dredging Activities Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Kinnickinnic River GLLA Sediment Remediation	This GLLA-funded project remediated 167,000 cubic yards of PCB- and PAH-contaminated sediment from the Kinnickinnic River.	2009	Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations Fish Tumors or Other Deformities Degradation of Benthos Restriction on Dredging Activities Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat

Remediation and Restoration Projects for Milwaukee Estuary AOC

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