Milwaukee is a city built on water. With three rivers and a Great Lake, water plays a key role in the city’s history, identity, and economy.
Through collaboration with businesses, academia, and civic organizations, the city is leading globally in sustainable water management. We continue to develop solutions to restore our water resources and grow our economy around water technology and recreation.
Discover Milwaukee's Water Story
The Water Current Tour is a self-guided walking tour that includes educational signs and artwork to guide visitors to Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, along the Water Technology District and into the Harbor District to experience the city’s various water-related assets, including the Global Water Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences and Harbor View Plaza.
Tour Stops Include: Harley-Davidson, Rockwell Automation, Confluence Point, Boone & Crockett, Paliafito Eco-Arts Park, Harbor View Plaza, and the Global Water Center.
Use the Water Tour Map to Plan Your Trip
The Great Lakes contain 21% of global surface fresh water
The MMSD Deep Tunnel holds 521 million of gallons of water
Southeast Wisconsin is home to more than 23,000 water jobs
The Great Lakes hold 84% of North America's surface fresh water