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Press Releases after October 1, 2007

Press Releases before October 1, 2007

WATER

Great Lakes Compact
Great Lakes Restoration
Groundwater
Mercury
Oak Creek Coal Plant Water Permit
Polluted Runoff

AIR

Cleaning Up Dirty Old Coal Plants
Oak Creek Coal Plant

ENERGY

Alliant Energy Coal Plant Proposal
Energy Efficiency
Global Warming
Nuclear Power
Renewable Energy

GENERAL ORGANIZATION

June 12, 2009: Column: Keep States from Treating Wisconsin as the Midwest's Landfill with Increased Tipping Fees
May 23, 2009: Joint Finance Committee to Neighboring States: Keep Your Own Trash or Pay Up
April 17, 2009: Save Green by Living Green This Earth Day — Five Money-Saving Tips that Protect the Environment
April 3, 2009: Protecting the Environment can be Delicious and Nutritious - Shop Whole Foods April 9th to support Clean Wisconsin's work
January 29, 2009: Governor Doyle Highlights Recent Environmental Victories in State of the State Address
December 29, 2008: Wisconsin: Raise a Toast to a Year of Environmental Achievements This New Year
September 8, 2008: Clean Wisconsin Hires Senior DNR Official to Lead Environmental Programs

Great Lakes Compact

September 23, 2008: Great Lakes Compact Sails Through Congress
July 23, 2008: Great Lakes Compact Introduced in Congress - Momentum Builds for Implementation of Historic Agreement
July 9, 2008: Michigan Signs Historic Great Lakes Compact
May 27, 2008: Wisconsin Approves Great Lakes Compact
May 15, 2008: Legislature Passes Great Lakes Compact in Special Session
April 9, 2008: Governor Doyle Calls on Wisconsin Legislature to Pass Great Lakes Compact
March 11, 2008: Governor, Citizens Call for Great Lakes Compact
March 6, 2008: Great Lakes Compact Passes Wisconsin State Senate with 26-6 Supermajority
March 6, 2008: Media Advisory: Great Lakes Water Diversion Mayors to Receive Awards
January 24, 2008: State of the State: Governor's environmental priorities on track

Great Lakes Restoration

October 30, 2009: Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Plays Pivotal Role in Getting GLRI Fully Funded
May 14, 2009: Wisconsin, Great Lakes Have Much to Gain If Congress funds President Obama's $475 million Great Lakes initiative
February 27, 2009: President Obama Announces Plan to Fund Great Lakes Restoration
February 18, 2009: Governor's Budget Continues Commitment to Great Lakes Protection
February 17, 2009: Economic Recovery Act Will Create Jobs in Wisconsin, Restore Great Lakes
May 29, 2008: Restoration Plan Key to Helping Lake Michigan, Other Great Lakes Buffer Impacts of Global Warming
April 17, 2008: U.S. Leaders Hear Testimony on Health of Great Lakes: Clean Wisconsin Releases "Great Lakes, Great Shores" Report

Groundwater

November 12, 2009: Governor Signs Bill Substantially Reducing Phosphorus in Automatic Dish Soap
October 27, 2009: Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Substantially Reducing Phosphorus in Automatic Dish Soap
June 10, 2009: Assembly Natural Resources Committee Passes Bill to Clean Wisconsin Waters
June 9, 2009: Electronic Waste Bill Passes Wisconsin Senate
June 3, 2009: Legislators Consider Bills to Ease Hassle of Recycling Electronic Waste, Clean Wisconsin Waters
May 15, 2009: Clean Wisconsin and Waukesha Reach Agreement on Water Rates
April 2, 2009: Sen. Feingold Introduces Bill That Would Restore Protections to Wisconsin Waters
January 8, 2008: Conservation Groups See Report as a Call to Action

Mercury

October 6, 2009: Mercury Products Bill Signed into Law by Governor Doyle
September 23, 2009: Bill Limiting Toxic Mercury in Products Passes Wisconsin Legislature
September 2, 2009: Bill to Limit Toxic Mercury in Products Advances in Legislature
July 29, 2009: Legislators Urged to Move Ahead with the Mercury Products Ban
April 30, 2009: Are Fish From Wisconsin Waters Safe to Eat? Legislators Work to Reduce Toxic Mercury Threat as Anglers Prepare for Fishing Opener
April 22, 2009: Bill to Protect Health and Fishing Tradition of Wisconsin Circulating in Capitol
October 6, 2008: Wisconsin's Mercury Rule to Become Law
June 25, 2008: Natural Resources Board Adopts Mercury Rule
June 23, 2008: Court Dismisses Mercury Rule Challenge
May 5, 2008: Environmental Groups Weigh In on Proposed Changes to Mercury Regulation, Call for Stronger Rule to Protect Lakes and Public Health
May 1, 2008: Industry Groups Use Procedural Ruse to Block Mercury Regulation
April 7, 2008: Clean Wisconsin and Public Voice Need for Strong Mercury Reductions Rule
February 8, 2008: Sierra Club, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Clean Wisconsin, and Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Celebrate Wisconsin's Victory Over the Bush Administration's Illegal Pollution Deregulation

Oak Creek Coal Plant Water Permit

December 3 , 2009: Public Service Commission Approves Settlement Between Utility, Environmenal Groups
June 9, 2008: Community Members Demand DNR Upholds Law and Protects Lake Michigan
May 8, 2008: DNR Issues New Permit for "Giant Fish-Killing Machine"
Nov 30, 2007: In landmark decision, judge rules Oak Creek power plant water discharge permit invalid

Polluted Runoff

Cleaning Up Dirty Old Coal Plants

October 9, 2009: Two Presque Isle Coal Units Go Offline
May 28, 2009: Alliant Proposes to Shut Down Cleaner Natural Gas Plants instead of Dirty Coal Units
June 2, 2008: Cassville's E.J. Stoneman Coal Plant to be Converted to Burn 100 Percent Wood Waste
April 8, 2008: PSC Should Deny We Energies Pollution Equipment Request
March 6, 2008: Global Warming Sparks Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant
April 8, 2008: PSC Should Deny We Energies Pollution Equipment Request
October 19, 2007: Clean Wisconsin Statement: Signs of the time - power plants fall out of favor due to global warming emissions

Oak Creek Coal Plant

August 6, 2008: $105 Million Settlement Reached in Power Plant Cooling System Dispute
March 6, 2008: Global Warming Sparks Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant

Alliant Energy Coal Plant Proposal

November 11, 2008: Coal Plant Proposal Rejected for First Time in Wisconsin History
October 28, 2008: Wisconsinites Overwhelmingly Oppose Alliant's Coal Plant Proposal
September 29, 2008: Feasibility of Alliant Energy's Biomass Plans Questioned
September 18, 2008: Alternative to Alliant's Coal Plant Proposal Would Produce Cleaner Energy at Lower Cost
August 12, 2008: PSC Staff Slam Alliant Energy's Proposed Cassville Coal Plant
July 21, 2008: Clean Wisconsin Launches Advertising Campaign Opposing Alliant’s Proposed Coal Plant - Fight over Power Plant Intensifies
July 14, 2008: EPA and Fish and Wildlife Service Express Concern over Alliant's Proposed Coal Plant
July 9, 2008: Alliant to Public Service Commission: Don't Consider Global Warming in Coal Plant Proposal
June 12, 2008: New Plan for Cassville Plant Changes Little
May 15, 2008: Wisconsin Residents to Alliant Energy: "Stop Poisoning our Air, Water and Future"
May 14, 2008: Public Service Commission: Alliant's Proposed Coal Plant "Is Not the Optimal Choice"
May 12, 2008: Media Advisory: Experts and Public to Demand "No More Coal!" at Alliant Shareholder Meeting
March 6, 2008: Global Warming Sparks Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant
December 20, 2007: Alliant's proposed coal plant: a bad deal for Wisconsin
November 20, 2007: Colorado Closings Point the Way for Wisconsin's Energy Future

Energy Efficiency

December 4 , 2009: Governor Sets Stage for Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy in Wisconsin
July 29, 2009: We Can Do More with Less: Energy efficiency report released today shows savings of 23%, $1.2 trillion
May 6, 2009: Investment in Energy Efficiency Could Create Thousands of Wisconsin Jobs and Save Millions

Global Warming

December 10 , 2009: Clean Wisconsin Issues Statement on Draft Bill to Implement Global Warming Task Force Recommendations
December 3 , 2009: Environmental Groups Reiterate Support for Global Warming Task Force Recommendations
June 27, 2009: Global Warming Bill Passes U.S. House with Help from Wisconsin Representatives
May 12, 2009: Midwest Stakeholders Finalize Recommendations for Regional Cap and Trade: Broad Spectrum of Stakeholders Outlines Strong Recommendations
July 9, 2008: Alliant to Public Service Commission: Don't Consider Global Warming in Coal Plant Proposal
June 26, 2008: Global Warming Task Force Finalizes Recommendations
June 13, 2008: Disastrous Flooding Consistent with Global Warming Predictions
May 29, 2008: Restoration Plan Key to Helping Lake Michigan, Other Great Lakes Buffer Impacts of Global Warming
May 13, 2008: Wisconsin Enters New Era in Fight Against Global Warming
March 6, 2008: Global Warming Sparks Opposition to Proposed Coal Plant
December 5, 2007: Fuel plant conversion suspended due to concerns over global warming emissions
November 15, 2007: Environmental Leaders Hail Midwest Governors' Historic Agreement on Reducing Global Warming Pollution
October 19, 2007: Clean Wisconsin Statement: Signs of the time - power plants fall out of favor due to global warming emissions

Renewable Energy

December 4 , 2009: Governor Sets Stage for Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy in Wisconsin
September 16, 2009: Wisconsin Legislature Passes Wind Siting Reform
September 1, 2009: Clean Wisconsin Applauds We Energies', Domtar Corporation's Biomass Plant Announcement
August 20, 2009: High School Students Gather to Support Clean Energy Jobs Bill
August 5, 2009: Wind Siting Legislation Passes Senate Committee with Strong Bipartisan Support
June 17, 2009: Wind Siting Bill Passes Major Legislative Hurdle with Strong Bipartisan Support
May 15, 2009: Northeast Wisconsin Economy Could Grow Substantially with Clean Energy Solutions
May 12, 2009: Wisconsinites Demonstrate Support for Wind Energy in Capitol: Environmentalists, Business Owners, Farmers and Labor Support Wind Siting Reform at Joint Hearing
April 30, 2009: State Legislators Introduce Bill to Eliminate Burdensome Barriers to Wind Farm Developments
April 9, 2009: Legislation to Encourage Wind Energy Production and Spark Job Growth Circulating in Capitol
March 10, 2009: Clean Wisconsin Applauds Today's Manure Digester Announcement
March 4, 2008: Bill to Aid Wind Power Gusts In - Bipartisan proposal backed by key environment groups would cut red tape for smaller projects
December 18, 2007: Trempealeau County sharply limits wind service

Press Release Archives Before October 1, 2007

September 26, 2007: Clean Wisconsin releases global warming report predicting impacts in Wisconsin
September 14, 2007: Great Lakes Study Committee disbands; Opens opportunity for legislators and Governor's group to take the leadership to protect Wisconsin's waterway
August 1, 2007: Clean Wisconsin applauds Lt. Governor Lawton's leadership in addressing energy independence and climate protection
July 17, 2007: National Renewable Electricity Standard moving through Congress
July 17, 2007: Approval by DNR underscores urgency of passing Great Lakes Compact
June 29, 2007: Funding for renewable energy reinvigorated by Senate Democratic Caucus
June 19, 2007: Request for ozone attainment status in SE Wisconsin premature
June 5, 2007: Agencies reject Alliant coal plant proposal due to “missing or inaccurate information”
May 23, 2007: Environmental groups urge DNR to protect children from mercury poisoning
May 16, 2007: Energy efficient school proposal rejected by Joint Finance Committee Republicans
May 10, 2007: Funding for renewable energy stymied by Joint Finance Committee
May 4, 2007: Fishing season opener tempered by advisory on mercury laden fish
April 6, 2007: Scientific report confirms climate change impacts seen today could be the tip of the iceberg
April 5, 2007: Great Lakes region poised to set national precedent for phasing out of mercury in products
March 19, 2007: Wisconsin Groups Urge Congress to ‘Stop Invasive Species’ as Seaway Opens
March 9, 2007: Oak Creek Power Plant water discharge permit now in question Judge determines previous ruling was flawed
February 7, 2007: Environmental and Consumer Groups Join Forces to Stop Alliant Coal Plant
January 29, 2007: Clean Wisconsin applauds Governor’s leadership in tackling energy issue
January 22, 2007 : Sporting, Health and Conservation Groups Formally Request Faster, Deeper Cuts in Coal Plant Mercury Emissions
December 20, 2006: Clean Wisconsin Opposes Point Beach Sale
December 12, 2006: Proposed Groundwater Rules Leave Gaps for State Water Protection
November 27, 2006: Statewide Coalition Weighs in on New Berlin’s Request for Great Lakes Water
November 20, 2006: Clean Wisconsin, RENEW Seek to Contest Anti-wind Lawsuit
October 25, 2006: Lawsuit Settlement Announced by Clean Wisconsin and Sierra Club Signals Clean Air Victory
September 29, 2006: Congress Poised to Pass Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
September 7, 2006: Coalition Supports Protections for the Great Lakes: Applauds Launching of the Great Lakes Compact Special Legislative Committee
September 6, 2006: CLEAN WATER UPDATE: Assembly action could add protection to 82 rivers designated as “Outstanding and Exceptional Waters”
August 25, 2006: Clean Wisconsin Applauds Governor Doyle’s Goal to Reduce Mercury Emissions by 90%
August 10, 2006: Thousands of Wisconsin Children at Risk from Toxic Mercury
August 8, 2006: Environmental Groups Continue to Battle Largest Power Plant Project in State History
July 27, 2006: Wisconsin to be World’s Focus For Mercury Pollution Debate in August; Parallel Conference to Focus on Taking Action
May 16, 2006: Clean Wisconsin in Opposition: Splitting DNR Will Mean Higher Costs and Less Protections
May 5, 2006: Group Warns of Mercury Contamination on the Eve of Statewide Fishing Opener
April 11, 2006: Governor Signs Order for Green, Efficient State Buildings
April 11, 2006: Smart Choices for a Greener Tomorrow
March 21, 2006: Season Creep: Seasons Come Earlier Each Year
March 8, 2006: Clean Energy Bill Passes, Will Save Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
March 1, 2006: Repeal of Law Restricting Nuclear Construction Would Place Wisconsin at Risk
February 28, 2006: On Thin Ice: The Melting of an American Pastime. New analysis finds widespread warming trend on Wisconsin lakes.
February 20, 2006: State Senators Vote Tomorrow will Determine Future Energy Bills
February 13, 2006: GLOBAL WARMING IMPACTS WISCONSIN AND ENTIRE GREAT LAKES REGION
January 25, 2006: Clean Air Protection Amendment Gains Environmentalists' Support for Ethanol Bill
December 21, 2005: Improvements to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Legislation Holds Key to Lower Energy Bills
December 16, 2005: Groups Call for Better Environmental Protections in Ethanol Bill
December 13, 2005: Conservation Groups Call for Stronger State Laws in Wisconsin to Improve Compact Agreement, Water Protections
November 23, 2005: Clean Wisconsin provides easy tips on how to stay Green during the holidays
November 22, 2005: Much Anticipated Clean Energy Bill Introduced; Aims to Lower Electric and Heating Bills
November 21, 2005: Necessary Great Lakes Protections Closer to Becoming Law
Clean Wisconsin urges Governor Doyle to sign the Great Lakes Basin Water Resources Compact
November 8, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Thanks Governor Doyle for Pushing President Bush to Stay Committed to Supporting the Great Lakes
November 2, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Asks You to Participate in America Recycles Day on November 15
October 20, 2005: Air Pollution from WPS Pulliam Power Plant Continues to Threaten Green Bay Area Residents
August 19, 2005: Great Lakes Hearing in West Allis will be Recorded
August 19, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Praises Governor's Plan to Study IGCC
August 18, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Endorses Governor's Conservation Initiative
August 3, 2005: Air Pollution Is Making People Sick: Illegal Pollution Has to Stop
July 29, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Urges all Wisconsin Citizens to Attend a Public Hearing
July 18, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Praises Governor Doyle's Decision to Protect Wisconsin's Natural Resources
July 12, 2005: Citizens to Pulliam Power Plant: Stop Putting Our Children at Risk
July 7, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Praises PSC Approval of Forward Wind Project
July 6, 2005: Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Draft Action Plan Released
June 29, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Praises Much-Improved Great Lakes Water Responsibility Agreements (Annex)
June 28, 2005: Keith Reopelle Returns to Clean Wisconsin
June 27, 2005: Clean Wisconsin Disappointed in High Court Decision on Oak Creek Power Plant
May 12, 2005: Clean Wisconsin calls on Joint Finance to reverse decisions on Smart Growth and Public Lands
May 4, 2005: IN PREPARATION FOR OPENING FISHING DAY, GROUPS WARN: NEW STUDY SHOWS ANGLERS MORE AT RISK FROM MERCURY EXPOSURE
May 3, 2005: Groups File Fourth Legal Challenge To Protect Lake Michigan From We Energies' Proposed Coal Plant
April 25, 2005: Clean Wisconsin and SC Johnson Challenge Oak Creek Water Permit
April 19, 2005: 2005 EARTH DAY 35th ANNIVERSARY -- A WAKE UP CALL
April 19, 2005: OP ED by former Senator and Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson: Earth Day Anniversary 2005 - A Wake Up Call
March 16, 2005: Illinois Attorney General Joins Clean Wisconsin and Opposes Oak Creek Coal Plant
March 14, 2005: Clean Wisconsin's Response to EPA's Fatally Flawed Mercury Rules
March 2, 2005: Assembly Leadership Blocks Fish and Wildlife Protections
February 21, 2005: SC Johnson and Clean Wisconsin Sue WDNR Over Oak Creek Coal Plant Air Permit
February 14, 2005: FEDERAL AGENCY SEEKS "GREATER LEVEL OF SCRUTINY"
January 23, 2005: CONSERVATIONISTS CHALLENGE MOST RECENT DNR DECISIONS ON ARROWHEAD-WESTON POWERLINE PROJECT
December 29, 2004: PROPOSED OAK CREEK POWER PLANT WILL FURTHER DAMAGE POLLUTED AIR IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN
December 26, 2004: SC JOHNSON AND CLEAN WISCONSIN RESPOND TO A MOTION FOR WI SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW DANE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT RULING
December 7, 2004: We Energies uses scare tactics to divert attention from the real issue: a flawed plan
November 29, 2004: Judge makes unprecedented decision to halt two coal-fired power plants in Oak Creek
September 29, 2004: Federal Judge Sets Aside WE Energies Settlement to Allow Environmental Groups to Dig Into Clean Air Violations
September 21, 2004: REPORT: WHITETAIL FLOWAGE HAS MOST MERCURY-POLLUTED FISH IN WISCONSIN, OTHER WORST-OFF WATER BODIES ALSO HIGHLIGHTED
September 15, 2004: Clean Wisconsin Offers Tips on How to Participate in Public Hearings
August 23, 2004: EPA Fish Advisories Now Includes All of Wisconsin's Rivers
August 16, 2004: REPORT: DROP OF 25 PERCENT IN WISCONSIN FISHING DUE TO
July 19, 2004: Clean Wisconsin Highlights Great Lakes Compact Strengths & Weaknesses
June 14, 2004: LA CROSSE IS FOCUS OF MEDIA BLITZ TO FIGHT MERCURY POLLUTION
May 31, 2004: Clean Wisconsin Quiz: Test Your Great Lakes Water Smarts
May 31, 2004: Summer 2004: Shaping the Future of the Great Lakes
April 7, 2004: Celebrate Earth Day With Clean Wisconsin's Free 'Water Kit'
March 29, 2004: 10 Tips for a Water-Wise Yard and Garden
March 16, 2004: Pro-Nuclear Bill Defeated
March 8, 2004: Legislature on Brink of Enacting First Step Toward Groundwater Protections
February 23, 2004: Citizens Rally to Oppose AB 555, Call for Clean, Safe Energy Solutions
February 22, 2004: Media Advisory: No More Nukes Rally on Tuesday 2.24.04
February 18, 2004: Statement on Point Beach Nuclear Plant's Dozen Additional Violations
February 9, 2004: Assembly Committee Puts Out Welcom Mat for New Nuclear Power Plants
February 8, 2004: Repeal of Nuclear Moratorium Law Would Place Wisconsin at Risk
January 19, 2004: Conservation and Environmental Groups Run Full-Page Ad Opposing 'Jobs Creation Act'
December 14, 2003: Bush Administration Caves Into Polluters' Demands with Mercury 'Reduction' Rule; Particulate Rule Falls Short of Clean Air Act
December 14, 2003: STATEMENT ON TODAY'S PSC DECISION RE ARROWHEAD-WESTON
December 9, 2003: Clean Wisconsin Asks if 'Jobs Creation Act' Violated Open Records Law and Denied Public Access to Information
December 8, 2003: Clean Wisconsin Remarks at the Assembly Committee Energy and Utilities Hearing
December 3, 2003: Statement from Derek Scheer, Clean Wisconsin Water Policy Director, in opposition to Assembly Bill 655, 'Job Destruction Act of 2003'
December 3, 2003: Wisconsin Again at Risk from Nuclear Waste: Citizens Can Take Action Now
December 3, 2003: WI DNR, Large Polluters Work Together to Rewrite Clean Air Laws
December 1, 2003: SURVEY OF WISCONSIN VOTERS-RESULTS
October 20, 2003: UW Nuclear Conference a Pep-Rally for Floundering Nuclear Industry
October 19, 2003: Hearing needed now for cyanide ban in Wisconsin mines
October 15, 2003: GOP continues partisan assault on environmental and health protections.
October 15, 2003: Clean Water Act Anniversary Finds Wisconsin Lucky but Threatened
October 14, 2003: Clean Wisconsin Blasts AB506 ' Bill to Redefine Public Navigable Waters
September 30, 2003: Environmental, Ratepayer Groups File Suit to Block WE Energies' Pollution Settlement
September 17, 2003: State Should End Fee Exemption for Mines ' It's Unfair to Taxpayers
September 8, 2003: Crandon mine owner flip flops again: Minimum qualifications for mine applicants needed
August 19, 2003: Assembly Natural Resources Committee Drags Feet on Mercury Rule
August 5, 2003: New Report: Wisconsin Still at Risk from Becoming the Country's Next Nuclear Waste Dump

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