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Milwaukee River Basin TMDL

A framework for water quality improvement

A view of the Milwaukee bridge

The Milwaukee River Bridge

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Milwaukee River total maximum daily load report now final

The Department of Natural Resources and partners have received official approval from the EPA for the Milwaukee River total maximum daily load calculations (TMDLs), which include the Menomonee River, Kinnickinnic River and Milwaukee River watersheds, as well as the Milwaukee Harbor Estuary. This approved TMDL is the first critical milestone for the development of restoration plans and activities to restore the waterways currently not meeting water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

Final report and GIS data

Reports and documents

Quality Assurance Project Plans

Meeting presentations