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Milwaukee Flood-Health Vulnerability Assessment

Groundwork Milwaukee, Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action, The New School Urban Systems Lab, Data You Can Use, Medical College of Wisconsin, December 8th, 2022

Our most current report, Milwaukee Flood Health-Vulnerability Assessment, and the storymap that accompanies it, tell the history of housing discrimination in Milwaukee, and the impacts of climate change in one neighborhood, Metcalfe Park. We’ve spent the last year assisting neighbors developing and installing green solutions in areas which are vulnerable to flood and extreme heat.

Milwaukee Flood-Health Vulnerability Assessment
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Groundwork Milwaukee
Newsletter, June 2022

Hey everyone! It’s the June newsletter! Early summer is one of the most exciting times of year for Groundwork. Last month we welcomed our Green Team and have already been out learning, building and growing in the neighborhood. We’re grateful for the good energy this crew has brought. Read what Green Team has been working on along with other program updates here, in the June edition of the Groundwork newsletter.

Newsletter, June 2022
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Groundwork Milwaukee
Milwaukee Heat Mapping Campaign Featured on the ...

The Weather Channel, June 28th, 2022

Groundwork Milwaukee’s Outreach and Organizing Director, Jess Haven, is interviewed on the The Weather Channel about the upcoming Milwaukee Heat Watch Mapping Campaign. Watch the video at the link below or sign-up to volunteer to participate in the mapping campaign. Watch. Volunteer.

Milwaukee Heat Mapping Campaign Featured on the Weather Channel
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Groundwork Milwaukee
Newsletter, May 2022

Groundwork Supporters! The May newsletter is here. We’ve been outside with our network of inspired gardeners and volunteers growing things, planting trees, planning for a climate safe future, and partying! Keep scrolling to learn more about what we’ve been up to. Watch for opportunities to get involved!

Newsletter, May 2022
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Groundwork Milwaukee
Newsletter, April 2022

Hey Groundwork Supporters! Here’s the April newsletter! It hasn’t felt quite like spring yet, but we know the growing season is just around the corner. We’ve been busy prepping and building new gardens, cleaning waterways, planting trees and connecting with residents. Keep reading to learn more!

Newsletter, April 2022

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The Link Between Racist Housing Policies of the Past and the Climate Risks of Today

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The Link Between Racist Housing Policies of the Past and the Climate Risks of Today

Yale Climate Connections, March 18th, 2021

Groundwork USA, a network of environmental justice organizations, is exploring the connection between formerly redlined neighborhoods and the climate crisis today. As part of its Climate Safe Neighborhoods initiative, Groundwork overlaid historic redlining maps from nine U.S. cities with data about tree cover, heat, and impervious surfaces such as asphalt and concrete. All of the maps discussed in this interview were made by Groundwork Milwaukee. View full story.

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Mapping Project Explores Links Between Historic Redlining and Future Climate Vulnerability

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Mapping Project Explores Links Between Historic Redlining and Future Climate Vulnerability

WBUR-Boston, March 6th, 2021

This story on Boston’s local NPR station, WBUR discusses Groundwork USA’s Climate Safe Neighborhoods efforts in the Lawrence, MA area. All of the maps discussed in this story were made by Groundwork Milwaukee! Learn more about Climate Safe Neighborhoods below. View full story.