Brown County Approves Coal Pile Relocation in Unanimous Vote

The coal piles will be moved to the former Pulliam Power Plant site along the Fox River.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Brown County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement to relocate the highly debated coal piles to the former Pulliam Power Plant site along the Fox River. The C. Reiss Company, which owns the coal piles, called the vote an important step forward in expanding capacity at the Port of Green Bay and redeveloping the former Pulliam site.

Why it matters

The relocation of the coal piles has been a contentious issue in the Green Bay community, with concerns about environmental impact and the use of valuable waterfront land. This unanimous vote represents progress in addressing these concerns and advancing development plans for the area.

The details

Under the tentative agreement, the coal piles owned by the C. Reiss Company will be moved from their current location to the former Pulliam Power Plant site along the Fox River. This move is intended to expand capacity at the Port of Green Bay and facilitate the redevelopment of the former Pulliam site.

  • The Brown County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on February 12, 2026 to approve the tentative agreement.

The players

Brown County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Brown County, Wisconsin that voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement to relocate the coal piles.

C. Reiss Company

The company that owns the coal piles and called the vote an important step forward in expanding capacity at the Port of Green Bay and redeveloping the former Pulliam site.

City of Green Bay

The city that has been working with Brown County on the effort to relocate the coal piles.

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What they’re saying

“Tonight's County Board vote is an important step forward in the effort to expand capacity at the Port of Green Bay and advance the redevelopment of the former Pulliam site. C. Reiss has proudly served the Green Bay community for more than 100 years, and we appreciate the work of Brown County, the City of Green Bay, and state partners as we move toward finalizing and executing the lease.”

— C. Reiss Company

What’s next

The next step is for the tentative agreement to be finalized and executed, allowing the relocation of the coal piles to the former Pulliam Power Plant site.

The takeaway

The unanimous vote by the Brown County Board of Supervisors represents progress in addressing the long-standing issue of the coal piles and paves the way for the redevelopment of the former Pulliam Power Plant site, which could have significant economic and environmental benefits for the Green Bay community.