The announcement was made at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Mequon/Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club, which was held at Mequon Rotary Park.
 
The Riverwalk project started in 2004 and was chosen by local Rotarians to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rotary International in 2005. The Riverwalk project was part of the Town Center Plan and was implemented by the two communities. Fundraising, grant writing, and construction have taken place since that time to ensure success.
 
Special thanks were extended to the members of the Thiensville/Mequon Rotary Club and the Sunrise Rotary Club, along with members of the joint Riverwalk Committee overseeing the project. The City of Mequon, the Village of Thiensville, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources played key roles in the achievement of this project. Recognition was also given to private property owners who provided easements, along with the residents of both communities who have generously supported the fundraising efforts of both clubs to help with the completion of this pledge. Major donors, including Greg Huffman, were also recognized and acknowledged.
 
The public is invited to enjoy the Rotary Riverwalk which has portions completed along or near the Milwaukee River extending from Thiensville Village Park for 1.3 miles to Mequon Road.

 

 

Rob Holtz, President of Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club

Brian Kendzor, President of Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club

Dan Abendroth, Mayor of Mequon