Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office - ECO

09/21/2026

Join us at Harbor Fest on Sunday, September 27th from 11 AM–3 PM to celebrate all that makes Milwaukee’s Inner Harbor great! 🌊🎉

09/16/2026

We're excited to see the State of Wisconsin make EV driving more accessible more public chargers! Electric vehicles are fun to drive, have lower fuel costs than gasoline, and create less air pollution.

Learn about the growing numbers of EVs, fast chargers and fuel savi...

09/11/2026

80 city buildings are now powered by 100% renewable electricity!

This project started small in 2021, a solar farm on a closed landfill near the airport. Today it tripled in size, and because of that, 80 city buildings, from fire stations to libraries, are finally running on clean power. It's a real step toward our goal of cutting emissions 40% by 2030, and this is just the beginning.

09/10/2026

ECO and Department of Administration staff put their energy and sweat on a muggy day into helping build a Habitat for Humanity Home with Mayor Johnson during this Year of Housing! Thanks Habitat for Humanity for building homes for people who need them most!

08/27/2026

ECO was excited to see Milwaukee youth leaning and getting excited about green careers!

08/25/2026

Lake Michigan has been named the best fishing lake in the United States for 2026 by FishingBooker, a website that helps people book fishing trips.

08/25/2026

See everyone there!

Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and WHEDA at the Home & Habitat Fest this Saturday, August 29, 2026! This family-friendly event will provide attendees with resources available for first-time homebuyers as well as how to remain in a safe and healthy home.

Visit the information booths between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to chat with local organizations focused on housing, recreation, and education, and get ready for the school year with Vanessa’s Mommy Foundation. Stop by for snacks, ice cream, and free back-to-school giveaways while supplies last.

Participating organizations:
-Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office - ECO
-Friends of Havenwoods State Forest
-Housing Resources, Inc.
-Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services
-Milwaukee Habitat
-Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District - MMSD
-Milwaukee Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation
-Milwaukee Public Library
-U.S. Forest Service
-Vanessa’s Mommy Foundation
-Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
-Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

08/17/2026

Thinking about solar for your home? The Grow Solar Milwaukee-Waukesha program makes it easier and more affordable by connecting neighbors with a vetted local installer and advantageous group pricing. Join us at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Bay View on Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30pm to learn more and see how solar could reduce your energy costs for decades to come. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHWbT_9h0x_IukASL25FkMDwynDiyzC03Ej_6J90p7U7I-xw/viewform

08/04/2026

ECO’s excited to attend this event Friday!

We're excited to share a first look at the tentative agenda for the 10th Annual Green and Healthy Schools Conference! Last month, our Conference Planning Work Group came together to review proposals, vote on session ideas, and help shape the experiences that will make this year's conference special—from breakout sessions and tours to exhibitors and networking opportunities. The information collected was used by the Conference Planning Work Group to finalize the session selections reflected on this agenda.

Many details are still in the works but this is a glimpse of what to expect at the upcoming conference. Thank you to everyone who submitted proposals and contributed to the planning process—we can't wait to gather with you on August 7th! 💚