Climate Change & You

What Can We DO?

Earth's climate is changing and there are already impacts to us here in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. But there are also things we can do because we know this.

Your work this summer is part of a larger strategy.

Green stormwater infrastructure helps manage rainwater on site. When we have storms, this helps reduce risk of floods and wet basements. Keeping green infrastructure like bioswales and rain gardens clean and well maintained is important work that collectively contributes to our whole society’s resilience.

Planting trees adds shade and reduces urban heat island.

Promoting activities and modes of behavior that minimize energy consumption * YOU ARE HERE