Eye on Wisconsin

Across the state, organizations, communities, and individuals are working for a brighter, cleaner, more equitable Wisconsin. Communicating viewpoints, sharing ideas, opportunities for action, and working collaboratively is central to moving Wisconsin forward.

Students speak for the Manoomin (wild rice)

Students from the Menominee Tribal School make an impact on Conservation Lobby Day

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Thank you for supporting Conservation Lobby Day.

You’re building a powerful and inclusive movement to create a healthy environment for future generations.

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Cheryl Nenn has spent her life protecting the water. Our work wouldn’t be possible without her partnership.

For 20 years, Cheryl Nenn has studied the Milwaukee River Basin, learned about its species and how people use the water, and worked to clean up the pollution in the water.

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Do not abandon hope – climate solutions are possible

Executive Director Kerry Schumann makes the case for recommitting to citizen action.

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Conservation Voters endorsed candidates gain 70 local seats

70 Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorsed candidates won their seats on boards and councils across the state on in the spring election.

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The 2019-20 Conservation Scorecard

You care about Wisconsin, do your legislators? Read what they did (or didn't do) last legislative session.

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In the plume: Kayla Furton's PFAS story

A mom from the town of Peshtigo, Kayla moved back to her childhood home four years ago to raise her children. Recently, she discovered that her well was polluted.

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Support these organizations that work against racism

By: Kerry Schumann

We're giving $500 to organizations we're proud to work with – organizations that are confronting racial justice issues through direct support, by dismantling systemic racism, and by making political change. Will you join us?

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As climate change drives flooding, Wisconsin tribes face hard choices

NPR examines how climate change has affected the northern community of Odanah, home to thousands of members of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa.

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Dane County's innovative renewable energy policies and programs cut carbon – and costs

Local communities like Dane County and Eau Claire are dedicated to renewable energy through policy, practice, and innovation.

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Find a land trust near you!

Want to find a land trust near you? Check out this list on the Gathering Waters website.

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Our Lands, Our Vote

Our national public lands are under attack like never before. Wisconsin Conservation Voters is working with organizations across the country to protect our national monuments and parks.

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Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism's Failure at the Faucet project

In an award-winning project called Failure at the Faucet the center shined an unprecedented spotlight on the drinking water crisis in Wisconsin. Their reporting covers the gamut of drinking water threats in Wisconsin including manure, chemicals, and lead.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Dairy Business Association is an Influence Peddler of the Month

The Dairy Business Association (DBA), which was created in 1999 and is based in Green Bay, is run by agri-business and large dairy interests that support looser agriculture and environmental regulations and enforcement.

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