Mary miss

Considered the freshwater capital of the world, Milwaukee sits on the western shore of the world's fifth largest freshwater lake and the confluence of three rivers; the Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic, and Menomonee. By bringing attention to the often unseen or overlooked water systems within the city, WaterMarks is a city-wide initiative that prompts viewers to consider their own role in preserving and protecting these resources for future generations. Through a combination of Miss’ conceptual framing and sculptural markers as well as works by local artists and interactive community involvement, WaterMarks invites viewers to engage with the artwork and learn about the history, use, and civil management of water. It encourages a sense of stewardship and responsibility for the preservation and conservation of water in the urban environment, at a time when many metropolitan areas globally are faced with water scarcity. This WaterMarker is part of a network that will appear in communities throughout Milwaukee in the coming years. This project is made possible with a National Science Foundation AISL grant to support informal science learning.