Publications and Reports
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Permits review
To implement the diversion of Lake Michigan water to the city of Waukesha (Waukesha), Waukesha must obtain all required federal, state and local permits and approvals. Waukesha has decided to obtain Lake Michigan water from the Milwaukee Water…
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DNR and Regional review
Regional Review The city of Waukesha's Great Lakes diversion application was conditionally approved by the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Council (compact council) on June 21, 2016. Waukesha's application was approved…
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Compact Council review
The city of Waukesha submitted an updated application for a Lake Michigan diversion in October 2013. The application asserts that Waukesha needs a new source of water to address water quantity and quality concerns. Waukesha sought an exception from…
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Application 2010 and review
The city of Waukesha submitted its original application for use of Lake Michigan water to the DNR in May 2010. The DNR began an extensive technical review, requested additional information and worked with the city on modifications to the application…
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Application
The City of Waukesha submitted a revised application for a Lake Michigan diversion in October 2013.
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Waukesha Water Diversion EIS
Subscribe to updates about the Great Lakes Compact and Waukesha diversion.In 2019, the DNR completed an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the City of Waukesha's proposed diversion of water from Lake Michigan with return flow via the Root River…
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Wild Rice Strategic Analysis
Subscribe to receive email updates on the Wild Rice Strategic Analysis.Wild rice helps maintain water quality and provides food and habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Harvested by hand from canoes, wild rice is also an important part of…
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Kohler Golf Course Proposal
The Kohler Company has proposed construction of a golf course adjacent to Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan County. The proposed 18-hole golf course would be constructed on 247 acres owned by the Kohler Company. The project site is along the…
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Fish Passage at Dams Strategic Analysis
Subscribe to email updates or mobile alerts when this web page has been updated.Fish passage describes the ability of fish to move upstream and downstream to find suitable habitat and breeding grounds. While unimpeded fish movement in rivers was…