You may recall in an earlier blog that the Water Council partnered with the Wisconsin Historical Society in an effort to document the water initiative in Wisconsin, as it continues to innovate as a global leader. Keeping the momentum going, the Wisconsin Historical Society will present their new traveling exhibit, Great Lakes Small Streams: How Water Shapes Wisconsin, in the Global Water Center's Meeusen Confluence Gallery. According the Center, "the exhibit explores our state's long relationship with water and the impact we have had on our vast waterways."
“The exhibit encourages guests to consider the many ways water has shaped our state, both geographically and as a driver for settlement and industry,” said Kristen Leffelman, field services representative for the Wisconsin Historical Society and lead curator of the exhibit. “From there, it looks at how we have, in turn, shaped our waterways, highlighting some of the sustainability issues that challenge us today. Our water is such a rich resource and shaped our culture in so many ways. We want to share how it played and continues to play such an important part in our lives and livelihood.
"Comprised of sixteen panels, Great Lakes Small Streams features an interactive kiosk that allows visitors to track the movement of glaciers, follow changes made to the Milwaukee River over time, or seek out easy solutions to save water in their own homes. It will stimulate visitors to think about and discuss how people interact with the environment, with emphasis on how our relationship with water shaped Wisconsin’s past and will continue to shape its future."
The exhibit will be on display from now until August 8th, when it travels to the Greenfield Public Library.