The Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

Milwaukee was designated an Area of Concern in 1987 as part of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the United States and Canada. This designation is among 43 Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes that have a significant history of environmental issues stemming from human activities preventing people and wildlife from fully using the waterways in a safe way. We cover the history, current, and future planned efforts by many organizations to address these issues.