Stewardship Fund Changes: State Land for Sale in No Bid Contracts?
May 21, 2013 No Comments ›› AdminMay 22, 2013 “I strongly supported the bipartisan Wisconsin Stewardship Fund,” a self-described Republican man from Eau Claire wrote to me. “Conservation issues are near and dear to my heart. I will oppose any politician who does not listen to all Wisconsin constituents and give these issues due process.” The letter came the week the state budget writing ...
Continue ReadingSand Mines in Our Communities: Your Right to Know
Mar 28, 2013 No Comments ›› AdminMarch 27, 2013 “Help me,” the Jackson County resident wrote. “My dream home is almost built.” He explained that as he finished his new home near Black River Falls he learned his neighbors all signed contracts to sell their land to a sand mining company. The man was devastated. “I bought this property for its views, fresh air, ...
Continue ReadingWhy I voted against the Open-Pit Mining Bill
Mar 6, 2013 No Comments ›› AdminMarch 6, 2013 “We must find a consensus, not conquer those who disagree,” said Senator Bob Jauch. The Senator knows about disagreement. His Senate district includes an area of the state known as the Penokee Range. A 22 mile iron ore vein runs through this range. Dotted on its surface are lakes, trout streams and the ...
Continue ReadingLocals Express Concerns About Sand Mines
Jul 25, 2012 No Comments ›› AdminJuly 24, 2012 “The only issue western Wisconsin people care about are sand mines,” the woman told me. “They love them or they hate them.” At fairs and festivals across western Wisconsin I frequently hear about mining of sand from the hills of the driftless area. The rolling hills along the Mississippi River contain 500 million year ...
Continue ReadingWetlands and Jobs: Do we have to choose one?
Feb 21, 2012 No Comments ›› adminFebruary 22, 2012 “Very unhappy to see you continuing to vote against the expansion of industry,” wrote the Trempealeau County man. “More industries, more jobs, people pay more taxes. This is a good scenario, right?”
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