Category: Blog

This truth is why in 1972, Congress enacted the bipartisan Clean Water Act to protect our nation’s streams and wetlands and keep our water safe.

The Dirty Water Rule will have major impacts to water quality due to the importance of ephemeral streams and non-adjacent wetlands.

This summer has brought a lot of changes for Clean Wisconsin, and this includes some new additions to our staff.

Our 50-year history gives us perspective and helps provide context as we prepare for the long road and hard work of addressing huge issues ahead.

In a major victory for Wisconsin’s air quality, a federal appeals court judge ruled on July 10, 2020 that the US Environmental Protection Agency had failed to protect Wisconsin residents from ozone pollution when determining which counties met health standards for the pollutant.

At Clean Wisconsin, we believe we have a responsibility to address the ways in which environmental issues impact the most vulnerable communities.

The plan charts a way forward for the county to meet carbon reduction goals and prepares the county for the impacts of climate change in a way that creates economic opportunity, builds social equity, and protects public health.

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we celebrate our history and forge ahead for our future.

With the entire state being ordered to stay at home due to COVID-19, there are undoubtedly benefits to the environment. Still, there are further ways for everyone to reduce waste, save money, and help the planet.

Please know that despite this crisis, we’re still here, working to protect your environment.