“While we remain very concerned about the issues of water quality and sustainability in Waukesha, its diversion application has posed many unanswered questions about water conservation and efficiency, water supply alternatives and environmental impact,” said Ezra Meyer, water resources specialist with Clean Wisconsin, the state’s largest environmental advocacy organization, a longtime Great Lakes advocate and
Will be first wind farm built in state since uniform, statewide wind siting law went into effect MADISON — After a long and thorough analysis, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the proposed Highland Wind project in St. Croix County in a 2-1 vote today, demonstrating its support for advancement of clean, safe, renewable energy in
MADISON — Similar to an initial carbon standard released last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new draft today that creates separate standards for new coal- and gas-fired power plants. “If this rule is adopted, the result will be very similar and will basically ensure that no new power plants will be built that
Boundaries of GTAC’s proposed mine site include confirmed presence of toxic pollutants HURLEY — With concerned citizens gathering in Hurley, Wis. today for the first of potentially only two required hearings regarding Gogebic Taconite’s application to mine iron ore from the Penokee Range, the company’s initial application materials are a huge cause for concern about the
169 businesses and organizations around the Midwest send letter to Pres. Obama applauding his Climate Action Plan MADISON — Today, 169 businesses and organizations from six Midwest states, including numerous Wisconsin businesses and numerous religious and health organizations here, sent a letter to President Obama thanking him for the Climate Action Plan he laid out in
Fishing is a big deal in Wisconsin. In addition to being part of our heritage, our strong angling tradition makes it a $1.4 billion industry here. We are home to 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, over 15,000 inland lakes, and nearly 3,000 trout streams running over 13,000 miles throughout the state. One fish that
Carbon pollution limits, investments in clean energy important for Wisconsin businesses, farmers and the health of its residents MADISON — Moments ago, President Obama outlined a comprehensive but practical plan to reduce carbon pollution and the impacts of climate change, an announcement welcomed by businesses, health professionals and environmental groups. “We thank the President for his
Action puts Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and drinking water at risk; Legislature asked to remove policy from budget bill MADISON — In a surprise move last week, the Joint Committee on Finance slipped a new groundwater policy into the 2013-’14 budget bill on a party-line vote, putting Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and drinking water at risk. “This is
State land conservation program cut by $12.5 million, 10K acres ordered to be sold MADISON — Despite being a highly popular program and offering public access to a half million acres of public land around Wisconsin, the state Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted on party lines today to deliver a $12.5 million funding cut to
State energy-efficiency program saves $2.89 for every $1 invested MADISON — A new independent report on Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy demonstrates that the state energy-efficiency program keeps money in all ratepayers’ pockets while supporting our economy and Main Street businesses. “In 2012 alone, Focus on Energy saved Wisconsin homeowners and businesses $620 million in energy costs,”
