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Scott Schaefer educated reporter, James Groh, about the Milwaukee Formation. We sent James to the lakefront on his own (his choice) to look for samples of Milwaukee Formation fossils. You’ll see the his excitement about finding some Milwaukee Formation fossils on his own! Great story about getting the public excited and appreciative of geology right here in the city! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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