Sharing Milwaukeeans’ Perspectives on Water

Reflo’s Milwaukee Water Stories program supports the digital “Voices” content produced and shared through the massively collaborative WaterMarks initiative.

In dozens of interviews, WaterMarks connects artists, scientists, and community members around themes of water across Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

Walks co-led by local artists and experts discuss water themes and identify art project opportunities. A physical WaterMarker becomes a permanent beacon signaling local engagement. Online content featuring different stakeholders provides a compelling constellation of site-specific perspectives.


The First WaterMarker Letters in the ‘Atlas of Water’


WaterMarks site locations

Green Tech Station (2021)

Greenfield Avenue (2020-2021)

S is for…
M is for…
V is for…
H is for…

KK River (2019)

UCC Acosta (2018 - Pilot)

Melvina Park (2022)

Lindsay Heights (2022)

Beerline trail (2022)

KK River (2023)

MMSD West Basin/Bee Bus Line (2023)

TBD (2024)

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WaterMarks Voices


WaterMarker Site Locations


Selected WaterMarks Voices

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