Friday night fish fries are a popular tradition in Milwaukee, but is this tradition under threat because the fish are no longer as abundant as they once were? Faced with this grim outlook for fish fry lovers, Jonathan Bales and Leon Todd have co-founded the Urban Aquaculture Center (UAC) which they believe gives Milwaukee the [...]
New Fish Business
A couple of weeks ago, WUWM News visited a greenhouse on the city’s southside, where 7th & 8th graders manage an aquaculture system. They’re raising fish, using a natural filtering system that cleanses the water and grows edible plants along the way.
Today, WUWM’s Susan Bence introduces us to a few people in Milwaukee who hope [...]
Tim McCollow
Tim McCollow is a commodities trader and energy consultant. Tim has a BS in Zoology, a Minor in Environmental Studies and completed coursework towards an MS in Energy Analysis & Policy. He spent 24 years at WE Energies as an expert in natural gas purchasing, hedging and state policy. He has had a lifelong interest [...]
January Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. by Jon Bales with introductions of attendees. Minutes of the September 24, 2008, meeting were read and approved.
Pat Wilborn’s Presentation
Pat Wilborn from Port Washington gave a presentation on his proposal to regain Port’s prominence as a community known for fish through aquaponics. He has proposed using four [...]