HELP RE-ENVISION THE KINNICKNNIC RIVER AND SURROUNDING AREA IN JACKSON PARK

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is partnering with Milwaukee County Parks and others to make changes along the Kinnickinnic River and within Jackson Park. Jackson Park is a regional park on Milwaukee's south side, located on the Kinnickinnic River Parkway. The lagoon, natural wooded areas, picnic sites, playfields, summer farmers' market, and other recreation amenities make this park a popular destination for the neighboring communities. The Kinnickinnic River flows through the park but you might not even realize it! Currently, a significant portion of the river in Jackson is lined in concrete channels or enclosed in culverts.

The Kinnickinnic River at Jackson Park project is part of the larger Kinnickinnic River Watershed Flood Management Plan. The goals of this plan include:

• Flood risk reduction to over 660 residential & commercial structures;
• Improved public safety;
• Improved riparian & aquatic habitats;
• Enhanced stream aesthetics; and
• Robust community collaboration.

Visit the Kinnickinnic River and Jackson Park project page to learn more about the project.