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Projects

We are working collaboratively with non-profit organizations, government entities, expert contractors, and generous funders to improve the health of ecosystems in Ozaukee County communities. Each project focuses on improving water quality and restoring habitat of local streams, all of which flow into Lake Michigan. Click on a project below to learn more:

 
Projects
Sucker Creek
Sucker Creek

The Sucker Creek project focuses on revitalizing a 4-mile stretch of the stream which runs predominantly through private land.

Valley Creek Corridor
Valley Creek Corridor

The Valley Creek Corridor restoration project focuses on the 1.8-mile stretch of city-owned land in Port Washington, which has been a longtime restoration priority for the City.

Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
Sauk Creek Nature Preserve

The Sauk Creek Nature Preserve is a 27-acre conservation area managed by Ozaukee Washington Land Trust (OWLT), and includes half a mile of Sauk Creek.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

Storm Drain Murals

The Ozaukee County Watershed Coalition (OCWC), in partnership with Downtown Port and the City of Port Washington, invites artists to create a small-scale, outdoor storm drain mural. This semipermanent public art project aims to transform a storm drain into a visually appealing piece that highlights the importance of water-quality protection.

The rationale behind painting storm drains lies in their direct connection to local waterways. Pollutants and trash on the streets flow into these drains during rainfall, adversely affecting fish habitats, drinking water supplies, and recreational areas. The initiative seeks to remind residents of the link between their neighborhoods and the larger water systems, including Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes.