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Wisconsin Water Week Goes Virtual
The annual Wisconsin Water Week, hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, begins March 8th and goes through the 12th.
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10th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Compact
Many people and organizations recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Great Lakes Compact, the historic agreement which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 3, 2008. The Compact made it possible for Waukesha to apply for a reliable and safe water supply from Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes Compact is the agreement between the Great Lakes states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) detailing how they will work together to manage and protect the waters of the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Basin. There is a similar agreement among the states and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Utility nets $116 million loan for infrastructure
The Waukesha Water Utility has been awarded a $116 million low-interest loan from the federal government that is expected to significantly lower borrowing costs associated with piping Lake Michigan water between Milwaukee and Waukesha. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or (EPA) announced this week that the utility was one of 39 projects across the country to receive financing assistance through its Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. The program is designed to provide longterm, low-cost supplemental loans for regionally and nationally significant water infrastructure projects.
EPA approves $116 million in low-cost loans to Waukesha for Lake Michigan water supply project
The City of Waukesha will receive $116 million in low-cost federal loans to help finance 41 percent of the cost of constructing a Lake Michigan water supply by 2023, officials said.
NEWS RELEASE: EPA Announces Low-Cost Loans for Waukesha Water Supply Project
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced low-cost federal financing for the City of Waukesha’s switch to a Lake Michigan water supply.
Public hearing on Clean Water Plant facilities plan set for Nov. 8
The city of Waukesha will hold a public hearing on the amended facilities plan for its Clean Water Plant at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at City Hall, 201 Delafield St., during a Board of Public Works meeting.
Waukesha Mayor Applauds 10th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Compact
As we approach the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Great Lakes Compact, Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly applauded the bipartisan effort that made it happen.
Presentations and Postings
It is important to understand why Waukesha must secure a Lake Michigan water supply, so we’ve made several presentations available. Program development has included many organizations, so we’ve also posted key approvals and permits.
Partner Communities
Our efforts to bring a safe and sustainable water supply to Waukesha wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and cooperation of our neighboring communities. Up-to-date information about how the new program may affect your community throughout the process will be shared here on our website, as well as in our e-newsletter.
For program information regarding your community, follow the links below.
