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MMSD works with communities across the Milwaukee region to use green infrastructure—like rain gardens, green schoolyards, trees, and permeable pavement—to help manage stormwater. By capturing rain where it falls, these nature-based solutions help protect homes, improve water quality, and create healthier, more resilient neighborhoods for the…

How healthy are the waterways in your community? The 2025 Water Quality Summary Report provides an inside look at the condition of local streams and Lake Michigan, along with the efforts being made to protect them. It’s an easy way to stay informed about the waters you enjoy every day. 

Statement from MMSD Commission Chair Corey Zetts – 5/18/26.

MMSD will be temporarily closing a section of trail at the Milwaukee County Grounds for about two weeks, starting the week of May 11, 2026.