The Great Waters Group represents Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties in southeast Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our outings program has started back up so keep an eye on the Calendar and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter. Use the buttons below to Donate, Join the Sierra Club or purchase a Gift Membership. These all bring funds back for the work of our local Great Waters Group.
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Local News and Information
Mark Earth Day by helping clean up Lincoln Creek
April 15, 2024
The Great Waters Group will again be helping clean up Lincoln Creek through the Milwaukee Riverkeeper annual Spring Cleanup from 9 to noon on Saturday, April 20. Afterwards we'll join the celebration at Rock the Green.
Earth-Friendly Eating program is May 20
April 15, 2024
Learn how our food choices and food systems affect or aggravate climate change, and vice versa at this program on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Spring outings head to Milwaukee River and Falk Park
April 15, 2024
Spring has sprung and the Great Waters Group is working on more outings. We'll visit the Milwaukee River Greenway and learn about the Area of Concern on April 27. Then on May 17 we'll hike at Falk Park in Oak Creek.
Defending Wisconsin's Sacred Waters from Dangerous Mine Proposals
February 27, 2024
The March program will be Dr. Al Gedicks , who has long worked with Wisconsin tribes, on "Defending Wisconsin's Sacred Waters from Dangerous Mine Proposals." This free program begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Register to get the Zoom link.
Milwaukee River Greenway Hike Part 3: Feb. 10
January 28, 2024
The Milwaukee River Greenway Hike Part 3 has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m., hiking from the Holiday Inn south to Capitol and returning on the east side of the river.