Regional Water Study Public Comment Schedule

Want to comment on the water supply study recommendations created by a committee appointed by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission?

Here's the meeting schedule.

The study recommends diverting Lake Michigan water to the City of Waukesha: the city wants about three times as much water as recommended by the committee.

The difference is because the committee was primarily looking to create a regional water supply and conservation program, but Waukesha wants a lot more water for its growth.

Which promotes sprawl and contradicts local, state and national efforts to promote land and water conservation, clean air, and smart growth.

And will spur more development far from where the housing and job needs in the region are the strongest - - in Milwaukee and Racine.

So stop in at one of the meetings, ask some questions and state your opinions.

SEWRPC will probably not change its recommendations because of input received in these pro forma meetings, but establishing a strong public record can come in handy during subsequent planning or legal processes.