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Rapid WI

Pulaski Park "Remediation"

Kinnickinnic (Milwaukee trib) - S.20th Street to S.5th Court (1.8 miles) *Access&Quality Issues* (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Kinnickinnic River @ S. 11th Street @ Milwaukee,WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Too low for any reasonable whitewater.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Pulaski Park "Remediation"
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

As the river comes out from under the (active) railroad lines, it encounters an area which has been 'remediated' by MMSD. Due to extremely flashy high flows, there is still a need to armor the banks with quarried rock (as shown here) to reduce/prevent major shoreline erosion and damage.

To create 'rills and pools' and to reduce streambed erosion, these 'remediated streambeds' are peppered with massive boulders, entirely atypical of any natural streams in southern Wisconsin. These boulders in the streambed create danger of foot-entrapment (as well as making it brutal for bumps, bruises, and possible broken bones) for anyone in the water out of a boat. Fortunately, in this stretch, the boulders do not populate the entire streambed, and gradient is relatively minor, so such risks may be minimized a bit.

Nonetheless, if in the water and out of a boat, do not try to stand in the stream if currents are strong! Keep feet up, and swim to shore in an eddy (if you can find one) before trying to stand and get out of the water.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
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S.20th Street to S.5th Court (1.8 miles) *Access&Quality Issues*
Kinnickinnic (Milwaukee trib)
II+(IV) 1.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater