More about
the Root

The Root River begins its journey in the Waukesha County suburb of New Berlin and flows generally southeast through the Milwaukee County suburbs of West Allis, Greenfield, Greendale, and Franklin to Caledonia and then Racine, where it enters Lake Michigan.

Along the way, the gently flowing river and the recreational paths and trails that run along its banks provide enjoyment for thousands of fishing enthusiasts, canoeists, kayakers, hikers, bikers, ATV-ers, and others.

These are people who care about the health of their river. So it will no doubt interest them to know that the treated water Waukesha will send back to Lake Michigan every day via the Root River will actually improve water quality and flow rate.

And Dr. John Skalbeck will show you how that’s possible. Dr. Skalbeck is a Professor at UW Parkside with a PhD in hydrogeology, as well as years of experience as a groundwater consultant specializing in contamination and remediation.