Keep Shorewood Beautiful
Emergency Action! Development threatens last natural wooded wetland area in Shorewood!
A developer has purchased about 7 acres of the last natural wooded wetland areas in Shorewood, Watten Ponds, for the development of at least two large single family homes, and up to 8 homes. This development involves the destruction of hundreds of trees and will threaten several natural wetlands and surrounding areas.
Because of this development's extreme environmental impact, impact on natural resources and extremely biased and irregular approval process, it has received a Development Score of ** F **.
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Mission
Our Purpose
Keep Shorewood Beautiful is a community action group that supports responsible development that balances housing needs with our responsibility to maintain the unique quality of life for Shorewood residents and our need to protect our natural assets. Shorewood has unique natural assets, but we are at a crossroads as development expands, seemingly without any consideration for the impact of development on residents' quality of life and the character of our city. Our goal is to give residents a voice in the future of Shroewood and to support needed growth for Shorewood while maintaining the character and beauty of our region for future generations.
What We Support
Key Initiatives
We focus on protecting our natural environment and promoting sustainable development. We advocate for responsible development that respects our environment and the quality of life and character of Shorewood.
Wetlands
Nature's Buffer
We fight to preserve Shorewood's environment, which is unique in the western suburbs.
Community
Together We Thrive
We empower residents to come together to advance their ideas of what is best for Shorewood.
Awareness
Education Matters
We aim to educate the public about developments proposed for Shorewood, their impact and how the city's review process can skew approval away from residents.
Advocacy
Your Voice Counts
We encourage community members to voice their opinions at public meetings and advocate for policies that protect our natural resources.