Notice of Pending Application for Miscellaneous Structure
Jonathan Thomas, on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a miscellaneous structure permit. The project is located on Menomonee River in the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 26, Township 07, Range 21 E, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.
The proposed project is to repair a failed section of the retaining wall on the Menomonee River that is south of W. State St. between 46th St. and 47th St.
The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and the public informational hearing. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11, 30.12(3m), and 30.208, Stats., and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code.
The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit for the proposed activity.
If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit ePermitting at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePages/Permit%20Search.aspx and search for WP-IP-SE- 2025-41-X11-11T14-24-08.
Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Any person may submit written comments by emailing michelle.soderling@wisconsin.gov or writing to Michelle Soderling, 1027 W St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233 by mail. Comments should include the docket number or applicant name and should relate to whether the project meets the legal standards listed above. Comments must be submitted or postmarked no later than 30 days after 2/16/2026.
If you would like to request a public informational hearing, the request must be submitted or postmarked within 20 days after 2/16/2026. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department will issue its decision without a hearing. If a hearing is held, comments must be submitted or postmarked no later than 10 days following the hearing date.
The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.
Docket Number IP-SE-2025-41-03565
STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
For the Secretary By:Michelle Soderling Water Management Specialist Date: 2/16/2026
WNAXLP
March 2 2026
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