Monthly Archives: August 2008
Fish Depletion
The Ocean has always seemed to be an inexhaustible frontier. Perhaps it is this misconception that has led us to the threshold of disaster. A 2006 study showed that twenty nine percent of all seafood species have been diminished to … Continue reading
Something Fishy at State Fair
Today is the 5th day of the Wisconsin State Fair. Thousands of people will gobble up cream puffs and view prizewinning ponies, but they also might learn a thing or two about agriculture, including something you wouldn’t think of. That’s … Continue reading
State Fair: Day 05
As the State Fair passes the halfway mark, the Urban Aquaculture Center exhibit has been a compelling attraction with its tank of perch and attractive posters. The Center was featured in a WUWM radio interview with Susan Bence. Here is … Continue reading
State Fair: Day 03
The third day of the Wisconsin State Fair has concluded with a record crowd visiting the booth. The sign on the brow of our canopy reads “drop in to see an urban fish farm”, and people are doing just that. … Continue reading
Our Group
Meet our Founders, Current Board Members, and Supporters. JON BALES jon@urbanaquaculturecenter.com Jon was raised in Milwaukee, attended Bay View High School, and graduated from UWM in 1966 with a degree in Botany. He served with the U.S. Navy as a … Continue reading
Our Vision
The Urban Aquaculture Center (UAC) intends to build and operate Milwaukee’s first large-scale urban aquaculture production facility. Through the process we will expose the enterprise potential of this emerging industry, introducing the general public to urban fish farming through an … Continue reading
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Our Plan
Urban Aquaculture Center’s first Strategic Plan outlines a five year cycle for implementing our goals. YEAR ONE: Complete YEAR TWO: In Process Identify potential supporters, donors, and grant opportunities Business Plan and Budgetary Model Register Non-Profit Status Raise initial capital … Continue reading
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