Electric vehicles are the future of travel in Wisconsin
We need a multifaceted approach to reduce carbon emissions, and we believe there are real opportunities for Wisconsin to cut carbon emissions while transforming how people travel by car.
Author: Clean Wisconsin
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Latest SWIGG study results show high levels of bacterial contamination in Southwest WI wells
Clean Wisconsin expressed renewed concern on Thursday after researchers for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (SWIGG) study released results showing that over 9 in 10 sampled wells in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Counties tested positive for fecal matter.
Drug take back boxes gain support from Gov. Evers
Clean Wisconsin joined Governor Tony Evers and Take Back My Meds Milwaukee to promote responsible pharmaceutical disposal at a press conference Wednesday announcing a new drug drop box at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center on the city’s southwest side.
Gov. Evers takes bold action on nitrate pollution
Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement on Wednesday to direct state agencies to create new rules for how nitrates are applied to farm fields, an important step for protecting rural drinking water across the state.
Making the Grade
This summer, we have had the pleasure of hosting seven interns to assist our legal, science, policy, development and communications staff.
Gov. Evers shows commitment to eliminating lead in drinking water
Clean Wisconsin praises Gov. Tony Evers for signing an executive order that creates a new interagency coordinator to tackle lead pollution in drinking water. The governor signed the executive order at the day care facility at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha on Monday.
Milwaukee takes important step to address climate change
Clean Wisconsin applauds the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for passing a resolution on Thursday to create a Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equality with the City of Milwaukee.
Wisconsin communities are committing to clean energy
With a lack of robust leadership on clean energy and climate change from the state and federal government in past years, local communities at the city and county level are take matters into their own hands.
Gov. Evers’ budget vetoes good for clean water, energy
Clean Wisconsin applauded Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday for vetoing budget items that would limit local control over quarry mining operations and restrict key funding for electric vehicle charging stations and water protection efforts.
Legislature misses opportunity to address water, energy challenges in budget
“The legislature missed an opportunity to seriously invest in clean drinking water and a carbon-free energy future to protect public health and move our state’s energy economy forward by funding these critical programs at levels proposed by Gov. Evers.”
