Wisconsin's Groundwater: Valuable…Vulnerable…Vanishing?

Issues surfacing in eight Wisconsin hotspots and what we can do about them

Clean Wisconsin is releasing a new report with the above mentioned title. Groundwater is one of Wisconsin's most vital natural resources. Seventy percent of Wisconsin residents and more than 9 out of 10 Wisconsin communities depend on it for drinking water. It is used in industrial manufacturing and is used to grow crops such as potatoes and corn. It helps sustain fishing and paddling opportunities across the state and the much-visited water parks in Wisconsin Dells. It feeds the beautiful rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands across the state. Despite its importance, groundwater is, for many people "out of sight and out of mind" and communities across the state are finding out the hard way that groundwater supplies can and do diminish without proper management. This report highlights eight areas in the state facing groundwater shortages and controversies, and Clean Wisconsin offers solutions to help address the different issues.

If you are interested in reading the full report, you can obtain a copy online in the publications section of our website: www.CleanWisconsin.com. If you do not have Internet access and want a copy of the report please mail your request to us along with a nominal $4 fee to cover shipping and handling costs. Be sure to include your full address and phone number in case we have questions. Mail your request to:

Clean Wisconsin
Attention: Groundwater Report
122 State Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703