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Spread across multiple branches, and highlighted by a 30,000 square foot green roof atop the Central Library, Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) has been doing its part to manage water where it falls since 2009.

The MMSD Commission approved the award of $3M to 18 successful applicants to MMSD's Green Infrastructure Partnership Program (GIPP) for 2022.

MMSD's Executive Director, Kevin Shafer, shares our river renaissance started in 1993 with the operation of the deep tunnel system, which has captured 141 billion gallons of water that would have flowed into Lake Michigan.

The MMSD 2021 Annual Performance Report describes activities undertaken between January and December 2021 to meet our customer needs, regulatory obligations, and contribute towards achieving our 2035 Vision of a healthier Milwaukee region and a cleaner Lake Michigan.