Clean Wisconsin Calendar

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EPA Coal Ash Hearings in Chicago
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Ave, Chicago
Breakfast, lunch, dinner AND transportation will be provided by the Sierra Club.

Bus Departing Madison: 8am at Dutch Mill Park and Ride; returning 9pm
Bus Departing Milwaukee: 8am at North Shore Park and Ride or 8:20am at Train Station Park and Ride or 8:50am at Ryan Road Park and Ride; returning 8pm

*Note: Transportation is possible from to Madison or Milwaukee from other locations. Sign up for the bus and you will be contacted about these options. To sign up for the bus, please email Katy Walter at kwalter@cleanwisconsin.org.

MORE INFORMATION: Coal ash is a dangerous byproduct from coal-fired power plants that contains poisonous chemicals like arsenic, mercury and lead. There have already been documented cases of coal ash leaking into drinking water in Wisconsin.

The EPA is considering two different proposals for protecting the public from coal ash: federally enforced standards or suggested guidelines for states. Meanwhile, the coal industry is fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits and water down the standards.

Public hearings are being held in Chicago to gather comments and it is crucial that the public attend these to ensure that the EPA cracks down on coal ash.

Not able to take the trip to Chicago? Submitting online comments to the EPA is another great way to let them know we need enforceable standards instead of just suggested guidelines. Click here to submit comments online.

 

Sweet Water Watershed Action Team Meetings
Various Dates in 2010
Milwaukee, WI

Get involved in improving water quality in your area! Clean Wisconsin, along with a host of partners, is part of the collaborative watershed restoration effort known as Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc. (or Sweet Water, for short). This is a long-term effort to drastically improve water quality in five major southeastern Wisconsin watersheds and Lake Michigan. Right now, Sweet Water is convening Watershed Action Teams for both the Menomonee and Kinnickinnic River watersheds. The Watershed Action Teams are made up of local residents, river users, and other stakeholders who want to help make the vision of fishable and swimmable waters in Milwaukee and the surrounding region a reality. If you would like to join in this effort, please see the meeting schedule below or sign up for the Sweet Water email list by contacting Becky Bains at bbains@cleanwisconsin.org. Click here for more information on Sweet Water (including meeting locations).

Kinnickinnic River Watershed Action Team Meeting. All meetings at 4:00 -6:30 pm. All meeting locations are TBD as the locations will be selected based on what will work best for the Action Team. Meeting dates are:
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15

Menomonee River Watershed Action Team. All meetings at 4:00 -6:30 pm. All meeting locations are TBD as the locations will be selected based on what will work best for the Action Team. Meeting dates are:
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16