Waukesha is moving to approve a Lake Michigan diversion application BEFORE their EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) is done. Generally, an EIS serves as a way to compare the economic, environmental, and social impacts of alternatives side by side in order to make an informed decision.

Not having the EIS ready for the public and DNR until the application is in the process of approval, does not give the community enough to time to assess the potential harm a diversion could have on our local waterways.

Environmental groups, such as Milwaukee Riverkeeper, have recently been questioning the details of the Waukesha diversion. To read their recent press release as well as a summary of the issue follow the links below: