Milwaukee County, WI

Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on four Milwaukee County resolutions addressing climate and sustainability. Milwaukee County has adopted resolutions that tackle plastic waste reduction, climate adaptation planning, alignment with the Paris Agreement, and greenhouse gas emission reductions paired with economic equity. Resolution 147 directs county facilities to eliminate single-use plastics and polystyrene foam by 2021. Resolution 292 establishes a Climate Adaptation Group to assess risks from heat, flooding, drought, and water level changes, with $30,000 allocated for analysis and grant identification. Resolution 506 formally commits the county to Paris Agreement principles and climate action. Resolution 582 creates a taskforce to develop a plan for reducing emissions 45 percent by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050, while addressing racial and income inequality through green jobs and training programs.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on three climate and sustainability planning documents from Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. The reports focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (targeting 45% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050), expanding green infrastructure, improving building efficiency, advancing sustainable transportation, and addressing climate risks while prioritizing equity for underserved communities. Key initiatives include community engagement programs, renewable energy development, workforce training for green jobs, and infrastructure adaptation. Implementation timelines span from 2021 through 2050, with green infrastructure expansion targeting 740 million gallons of capacity by 2035.

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