Wetlands
This is one of many photos we have for evidence
of the incomprehensible: The DNR destroying a
wetland to build its new office in Peshtigo.
And another view.
Governor Vetos Ashley Wetlands Exemption In Budget
- Move greeted withappreciation from many but
Dem. Sen Rod Moen
,
from Ashley's distrct, is mad.
Conservation And Environmental Groups Ask Governor To Veto Wetlands Exemption
- Budget bill act would allow wetland development.
Click here
to see the letter to the Governor.
And
Rep. Mark Miller
calls for a veto
, too.
Ashley May Drop Plan To Expand Into Wetland
- Company wants to get out of spotlight, according to
Eau Claire Leader Telegram
.
Groups Urge Governor To Veto Ashley Exemption - Letter asks for veto of provision in budget bill.
Ashley Furniture's Expansion Into Wetland "All Wet"
-
Green Bay Press Gazette
says company uses campaign contributions to circumvent state law.
Ashley Furniture Wetland Fill Exemption Returns
- Senate includes controversial provision in budget bill.
Conference On Ephemeral Wetlands Planned
- EPA to host February event in Chicago.
Farm Fields Being Restored To Wetlands
- Walworth County project will add to state wildlife area.
Proposal Threatens Wetland Protection
-
Green Bay Press Gazette
editorial criticizes end-around on state wetlands law.
Wetlands Deal In 1999 Budget Found Illegal
- Challenge to wetlands filling won by environmental groups.
How We Won The Battle For Isolated Wetlands
- An insiders view of what went into the struggle.
Negotiated Wetlands Bill Applauded
- Protections for wetlands made in bill introduced into legislative special session.
Conservation Congress Sends A Wetlands Message
- Citizens overwhelmingly endorse wetlands protection.
Protecting Wetlands Is A Legitimate State Concern
- Appleton Post Crescent editorial calls for end to gridlock.And the Green Bay Press Gazette
calls for a halt in wetlands development
until the legislature can agree on a protection strategy.
Assembly Sponsor Revises Wetlands Bill While Destruction Continues
- AB 322 still contains major loophole for developers.
Citizen Effort To Protect State Wetlands Announced
- Monitoring and documentation of wetland filling seeks to slow unregulated losses.
Citizen Wetland Fill Monitoring Form
- Use this to document wetlands you see being filled.
Assembly Wetlands Protection Bill Flawed
- Assessment of provisions in the bill that weaken protections.
Follow The Legislative Correspondence On Wetlands Protection
- Leaders offer proposals while gulf of compromise remains unbridged.
Open Season On Wetlands Destruction Begins
- Menards filling wetland for new store in absence of state regulatory protections.
Legislature Must Protect Wetlands
- Green Bay "
Press Gazette"
editorial critical of politics and special interests blocking bill from becoming law.
Wetlands Protection Bill Sails Through State Senate
- Vote of 27-6 sends bill to Assembly where builders hope to bog it down.
Wetlands Ruling Hits Frogs, Amphibians
- Massive species decline could quicken unless remedies undertaken.
Supreme Court Deregulates Wetlands
- Decision effects 80% of Wisconsin's wetlands inventory.
Conservancy Buys Wetland
- Purchase of 2,346 acres hailed as saving Great Lakes ecosystem.
Landowners Handbook On Wetlands Restoration Now Available
- New guide aids Wisconsin wetlands enthusiasts.
New Coalition Seeks Cranberry Reforms
- Groups want changes to protect clean water and the environment.
Budgetary Muck
- Law tramples DNR authority on wetlands.
League of Women Voters Announces Wetlands Web Site
Furniture Co. looking to Fill Wetland for Expansion
- plan gets boost from Governor in budget proposal.
News Could Have Been Worse for Cranberry Firm
- Mil. J-S reports hefty raises for executives.
Cranberry Growers Color Wetlands Protection by DNR
- report examines political impact of Cranberry Lobby.
Public Education Program on Wetlands scheduled for Dane and neighhboring counties on Sept. 26
- value of wetlands and how to protect them will be topics.
How can the Wetland Reserve Program protect Wisconsin's wetlands?
New Field Guide to Northern Wisconsin's Wetland Vegetation
The Whittlesey Wildlife Refuge
proposal would save one of the last undeveloped wetland areas in Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay. The Forest Service has issued its draft EIS.
Action alert
on DNR rule change easing use of wetlands for cranberries.
Wetlands, Cranberries, Trout, Waterfowl & Mitigation: Is There Room for All?
Take a Tour & Take a Stand!
Wetland Destroyed for New DNR Office (??!!)
Wisconsin wetlands under attack