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Fox River and Saratoga Lake dredging

Waukesha

Summary

Candidate interviews repeatedly circled back to the shallow, flooding Fox River through District 11 — whether to dredge, fund a study (estimated $150,000-$250,000), or pursue upstream stormwater partnerships. Ald. Chrisien noted a dredging/dam study is already underway.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A dredging study is estimated at $150,000-$250,000; actual dredging costs are unknown.

✅Who benefits

Kayakers, anglers, and downtown riverfront users would benefit from improved river access.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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