Port council not ready to give up on NOAA marine sanctuary

Port Washington officials continued their quest to persuade Gov. Scott Walker to reinstate his application for a national shipwreck sanctuary to be designated from Ozaukee County north to Two Rivers.

“We need to send a very strong message of the value we as a community place on this sanctuary designation,” Mayor Tom Mlada said on April 4. “I think this may be our last opportunity to weigh in before the governor makes his final, final decision.”

Aldermen approved a resolution supporting the sanctuary — the third time the council has voiced its support, Mlada noted.