Milwaukee River Cleanup: Introduction

Report Description:
The morning comes early for Milwaukee high school students who signed up with the River Revitalization Foundation. They're reporting for a summer job that will not only benefit their bank balance but benefit the environment for decades to come. They're restoring native plants and in turn cleaning up the water and improving habitat for animals along the shoreline of the Milwaukee River a few miles north of downtown. They also helped build a riverside trail that allows users of all abilities to access this natural area. The benefits of their summer's work will multiply over time improving water quality, increasing diversity of plants and animals and inviting more people to visit this special place in the heart of the city.