RRF Biennial Report

RRF Biennial Report 2008

"Take a Hike!" & the Milwaukee River Quest

In the summer of 2008 and 2009 RRF joined with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s Earn and Learn Program.The result was the opportunity for cit

New Park and Trail Developing On Wheelhouse Site

On December 17th, after almost 10 years of negotiation, RRF closed on the Wheelhouse Property. To find out more information please re

The Beerline Trail is Open!

It's finally complete! RRF celebrated the opening of the Beerline Trail this week with Milwaukee County Parks, UWM, and community members

North Avenue Dam Pedestrian Bridge

Pedestrian Bridge over the remnants of the North Avenue dam linking Caesar’s Park and the west bank of the river at the dam.Map of Location

East Bank Trail

Overview:On Wednesday, July 26, RRF and partners dedicated a new ADA-accessible walking trail that will allow better access to the Milwauke

EVENTS

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Beer Line Trail Loop

Overview:Milwaukee County Parks Department was awarded $320,000 from DOT federal highway funds toward a $400,000 conversion of the Beerline

Earn and Learn Program

Overview:Over the last two years, RRF has partnered to bring Washington High School interns and young workers with the City Earn & Lear

Grant revenue is critical to our mission and directly supports the implementation of RRF's mission through: Conservation – costs assoc

RRF Offers to Purchase "Wheelhouse" Property

Funding Sought to Turn Melanec's Wheelhouse Site into Riverfront Park by By Don Behm of the Journal Sentinel The final mystery to be playe

Outdoor Outfitters Make Public Lands a Success

On Saturday September 26, Under the direction of RRF seventy-five volunteers planted over 120 native tress in the west section of the Milw

Wheelhouse Restoration on the West Bank of the Milwaukee

Demolition at the Wheelhouse has Begun!!! DAY 1Demolition of the Wheelhouse has finally started and, WOW, are we excited! Over th

Southbranch Creek Restoration Project

Overview:The River Revitalization Foundation recently purchased 2.24 acres along the Southbranch Creek in the Village of Brown Deer at the

  Kimberly A. Gleffe Executive Director email: kgleffe@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org phone: 414.271.8000 Ext: 1  

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the city with the Native American name meaning "Gathering Place by the Waters," is located at the confluence of three rivers (th

Phone:  414.271.8000 Office: 2134 N. Riverboat Rd  Milwaukee, WI 53212 View Larger Map Individual Staff: Ki

Land Trusts are established to protect land and water resources for the public benefit. River Revitalization Foundation is serving as the

RRF is often in need of volunteers to work both in the field and the office on scheduled occasions. If you are looking to volunteer a

The River Revitalization Foundation has fostered projects regarding Land Acquisition along the Milwaukee River, Beer Line Trail developme

West Bank Aquisition and Restoration

On May 10, 2002, RRF acquired its first property, a nearly 5-acre parcel along the west bank of the Milwaukee River. This parcel, an abando

Student Stewards Partnership

RRF is developing a Student Stewards program that will engage in-coming freshman at the new University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee RiverView R

RRF Celebrates Fifteen Years!

Thursday, September 24, 2009Hubbard Park Lodge5:00 PM – 8:30 PM$50 per ticket: music, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar – silent auctionProgram keyn

The River Revitalization Board of Directors consists of members from the Milwaukee Rotary Club, members from the Milwaukee Kiwanis C

Our Mission: The mission of the River Revitalization Foundation is to establish a parkway for public access, walkways, recreation and ed

RRF as a Land Trust Land Trusts are established to protect land and water resources for the public benefit. River Revitalization Foundat

Below you will find links to various articles about River Revitalization Foundation's activities as well as projects we are involved wit