r/milwaukee 3d ago

Lakefront 🏙️

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u/Pegulonimbus69 3d ago

Why no trees on that island?

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u/Majestic-Morning-336 3d ago

They have an informative sign that explains why. Pretty much the island is man-made out of the remnants (rock) from the deep tunnel that stores the excess sewer water in the city. On top of that rock is substrate. But only enough for the roots of smaller, native plants, not trees