Wisconsin is home to over 15,000 inland lakes, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, an abundance of wetlands and springs, and 575 miles of Great Lakes coastline, not counting islands. As Wisconsinites, we enjoy our waters through swimming, fishing, boating and of a number of activities. And we get upset when we can’t. So it’s
New report demonstrates need for improvement MADISON — A manufacturer-run program for collecting mercury thermostats is failing to keep dangerous toxins out of the trash, threatening children’s health and the environment in many states including Wisconsin, according to a new report released today by a multi-state coalition of groups fighting mercury pollution. “In the last decade,
MADISON — This Friday, let’s make a toast to our most precious natural resource: Water! March 22 is World Water Day, a day dedicated to sustainably managing the world’s drinking water. A vital natural resource, it’s critically important that even in a water-rich state like Wisconsin, residents do all they can to protect their waterways
MADISON — Clean Wisconsin government relations director Amber Meyer Smith released the following statement following the state Assembly’s party-line passage of the open-pit mining bill today: “We are deeply disappointed that legislators chose increasing the profits of out-of-state mining companies over protecting the health and welfare of Wisconsin residents by passing the open-pit mining bill today.
Joint Finance Committee passes bill on party-line vote MADISON — The Joint Finance Committee passed the environmentally harmful open-pit mining bill today on a party-line vote, advancing the bill to the State Senate, which is expected to take up the issue on Wednesday. “The bill passed by the Joint Finance Committee today contains dozens of environmental
Fewer wetlands could result in increased flooding, lower water quality MADISON — In a move that could set the stage for increased flooding, lower water quality and an economic loss for the state’s recreation industry, the State Assembly voted to significantly roll back protections for Wisconsin’s wetlands tonight by passing AB 463/SB 368. “This is
Project would bring up to 100 construction jobs, enough clean energy to power 29,000 homes MADISON — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 today to put the proposed Highland Wind Project in St. Croix County on hold, inviting the developer to reapply for a permit using different sound modeling. “The PSC’s decision today
If you pay an electricity bill in Wisconsin, you’ve probably noticed that the price of that electricity keeps going up, and we hope this inspires you to install as many energy-efficiency measures as possible to save both your pocketbook and the environment. But we all know there is going to be an eventual limit to
Draft bill weakens or eliminates many environmental protections MADISON — Wisconsin’s natural resources would be left at risk and residents would have less input in the mine permit process under a 206-page draft bill released by Republicans today. “Wisconsin residents strongly oppose weakening environmental protections for mining, yet this bill remains full of rollbacks,” said Amber
By Mark Redsten, Executive Director For the past few weeks, a debate over the safety of wind farms has created headlines in Wisconsin, taking over the discussion about our energy future. With important decisions on the horizon, now is a good time to step back and look thoroughly at our total energy picture. Our energy
