Congratulations are in order! Today there was an unveiling ceremony for Bradford Beach’s new “Blue Wave” certification, the first national environmental certification for beaches. The Blue Wave certification process is designed to help maintain robust, healthy, and vibrant beaches. Milwaukee’s Bradford Beach is one of a handful of beaches in the Country to receive this very important award.
County Exec. Walker and Parks Director Sue Black were on hand to announce the certification and to recognize the significant contributions of the private and public sector to make this happen. I was able to speak with the Mr. Walker after the event and he was very gracious with praise for all the groups, companies and organizations that made this certification a reality.
Bradford Beach had a reputation for many years as being dirty, smelly and something to be avoided at all costs, which was really a tragedy considering what a great summertime destination it used to be. In fact, when Jenny and I were married in Lake Park which overlooks Bradford Beach, I was worried that if the wind wasn’t blowing the right direction, our wedding ceremony would be best remembered for the terrible rotting smell rolling up off the lake.
Thankfully that didn’t happen on our wedding day, and thanks to this certification, it’s not likely to happen in the future. The turnaround of Bradford Beach over the past few years has been nothing short of amazing.
I live in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI with my wife Jen, our daughter Emerson, and sons Carter and Colton.
You’re right about a lot of things surrounding this issue, but none more important than you statement: “The turnaround of Bradford Beach over the past few years has been nothing short of amazing.”
Hopefully the weather will warm up the lake enough to make it down there with the family…..
Another feather in Scott Walker’s hat.
I thought Walker was destroying the park system?