January is a big month for water policy. Here’s what’s going on.
This January is quickly shaping up to be a busy month for drinking water, with many consequential policy actions taking place.
Author: Clean Wisconsin
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On a mission
While climate change poses a serious threat, it also presents a real opportunity to transform our state by promoting clean energy, boosting our economy, and creating jobs. The newly formed Climate Change Task Force will play a big role in shaping how we deal with climate change in Wisconsin.
Needed protections from nitrate pollution clear first hurdle
Clean Wisconsin applauds the Natural Resources Board for voting to start the process to develop new rules to reduce nitrate pollution from farm fields on Tuesday. This vote—the first major hurdle in creating new rules—was an important step for protecting rural drinking water across the state.
Quickening the shift
How financial tools can help utilities move past coal.
Speaking up for the Great Lakes
In October, Clean Wisconsin led a small group of individuals for a small lobby day in Washington, D.C., to share stories about the importance of the Great Lakes with elected officials.
Statement on Alliant Energy’s “Powering What’s Next” plan
Major investment in clean energy, but opportunity to retire coal plants remains.
Gov. Evers moves climate policy forward with formation of task force
Clean Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers for signing an executive order to establish a Climate Change Task Force to formulate a direction for climate change policies for Wisconsin.
Proposed update to lead and copper rule fails to protect public health
The bottom line is that this proposed rule fails to protect public health.
“Borrow”
Watch: we have a responsibility to leave our water, air, and natural resources in a better place for our kids than we found it.
Resilient: How Milwaukee is using water capture technology to adapt to climate change
Using green infrastructure practices to cool the urban heat island, improve air quality, and increase the infiltration and capture of rainwater, Milwaukee has become a national leader in efforts adapt to a warming world due to climate change.
