Brown County Approves Downtown Coal Relocation

Move clears way for Port of Green Bay expansion and mixed-use redevelopment project

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Brown County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a contract with C. Reiss Company to relocate its downtown coal piles from the Mason Street site to Fox River Terminals. This will open up the Mason Street property for a mixed-use redevelopment project expected to boost the local economy.

Why it matters

The relocation of the coal piles will allow for the expansion of the Port of Green Bay, a key economic driver for the region. The redevelopment of the Mason Street site into a mixed-use project is also anticipated to bring significant economic benefits to the local community.

The details

Under the approved contract, C. Reiss Company will move its coal operations from the Mason Street site to the Fox River Terminals. The company's salt operations will relocate to the former Pulliam plant site. This will clear the way for the redevelopment of the Mason Street property into a mixed-use development project.

  • On February 12, 2026, the Brown County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the contract with C. Reiss Company.

The players

Brown County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Brown County, Wisconsin, responsible for approving the contract to relocate the downtown coal piles.

C. Reiss Company

A company that has operated in Green Bay for over 100 years, with coal and salt operations that will be relocated as part of this project.

Port of Green Bay

A key economic driver for the region that will be able to expand its operations once the coal piles are relocated.

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What they’re saying

“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 (NBC 26)

What’s next

The next step is for C. Reiss Company to finalize and execute the lease agreement to relocate its coal and salt operations, clearing the way for the redevelopment of the Mason Street site.

The takeaway

This project represents a significant economic opportunity for the Green Bay region, as it will allow for the expansion of the Port of Green Bay and the redevelopment of a prime downtown site into a mixed-use development that is expected to boost the local economy.