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Milwaukee Joins Global Push for Swimmable Rivers
Milwaukee is officially joining the global Swimmable Cities Alliance, marking a bold step toward making its rivers safe and swimmable again after nearly a century of pollution. With the mayor signing on in 2025, the city taps into a network of 230+ organizations committed to urban waterway cleanup, aligning with its own “Water Centric City” vision and park initiatives. Partnering with local groups like Milwaukee Riverkeeper, WaterSAFE MKE, and Plastic Free MKE, the goal is clear: clean, swimmable rivers by 2030. As the third Great Lakes city to join — following Sheboygan and Ottawa —…
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