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,”
This weekend’s fishing opener is the perfect time to review fish consumption guidelines MADISON — Feeling that first tug on your line and seeing your bobber dip is certainly a thrill many anglers are looking forward to during this weekend’s fishing season opener. But in the excitement of the catch, don’t forget to take use precaution
Dairy operation asserts DNR overstepped authority by requiring commonsense groundwater monitoring MADISON — To protect the already strained water resources of Adams County, Clean Wisconsin intervened in a lawsuit today, defending the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ authority to require owners of high-capacity wells to monitor groundwater levels. The lawsuit, filed by New Chester Dairy,
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
