Summary
Two major East River flood projects are moving forward: Emily Park ($2.1M, construction early 2027) and Van Beaver Park ($8M). About half of the Emily Park cost is secured through grants, and baseball fields in the park will be relocated out of the wetland area.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.1 million for Emily Park (about half grant-funded) and $8 million for Van Beaver Park, still seeking grant funding.
East side residents in the East River floodplain, who face the city's highest riverine flooding risk.
Baseball fields and Emily Street within Emily Park will be removed to make room for the wetland restoration.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Sustainability Commission - Aug 19, 2026
Two major East River flood projects are moving forward: Emily Park ($2.1M, construction early 2027) and Van Beaver Park ($8M). About half of the Emily Park cost is secured through grants, and baseball fields in the park will be relocated out of the wetland area.
Sustainability Commission - Apr 16, 2026
Engineering is nearly done for flood resiliency work at Van Beaver Park, and East River Emily Park construction is slated for spring 2027. The city's annual Green Tier report takes ~60 staff hours a year but earns extra points on DNR grant applications.
Improvement and Services Committee - Mar 11, 2026
The city authorized its annual MS4 stormwater report to the Wisconsin DNR — the yearly paperwork showing Green Bay is managing stormwater runoff to state standards.
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