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Action puts Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and drinking water at risk; Legislature asked to remove policy from budget bill MADISON — In a surprise move last week, the Joint Committee on Finance slipped a new groundwater policy into the 2013-’14 budget bill on a party-line vote, putting Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and drinking water at risk. “This is

State land conservation program cut by $12.

State energy-efficiency program saves $2.89 for every $1 invested MADISON — A new independent report on Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy demonstrates that the state energy-efficiency program keeps money in all ratepayers’ pockets while supporting our economy and Main Street businesses.

This weekend’s fishing opener is the perfect time to review fish consumption guidelines MADISON — Feeling that first tug on your line and seeing your bobber dip is certainly a thrill many anglers are looking forward to during this weekend’s fishing season opener.

Dairy operation asserts DNR overstepped authority by requiring commonsense groundwater monitoring MADISON — To protect the already strained water resources of Adams County, Clean Wisconsin intervened in a lawsuit today, defending the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ authority to require owners of high-capacity wells to monitor groundwater levels. The lawsuit, filed by New Chester Dairy,

New report demonstrates need for improvement MADISON — A manufacturer-run program for collecting mercury thermostats is failing to keep dangerous toxins out of the trash, threatening children’s health and the environment in many states including Wisconsin, according to a new report released today by a multi-state coalition of groups fighting mercury pollution. “In the last decade,

MADISON — This Friday, let’s make a toast to our most precious natural resource: Water! March 22 is World Water Day, a day dedicated to sustainably managing the world’s drinking water.

MADISON  — Clean Wisconsin government relations director Amber Meyer Smith released the following statement following the state Assembly’s party-line passage of the open-pit mining bill today: “We are deeply disappointed that legislators chose increasing the profits of out-of-state mining companies over protecting the health and welfare of Wisconsin residents by passing the open-pit mining bill today.

Joint Finance Committee passes bill on party-line vote MADISON  — The Joint Finance Committee passed the environmentally harmful open-pit mining bill today on a party-line vote, advancing the bill to the State Senate, which is expected to take up the issue on Wednesday.

Fewer wetlands could result in increased flooding, lower water quality MADISON — In a move that could set the stage for increased flooding, lower water quality and an economic loss for the state’s recreation industry, the State Assembly voted to significantly roll back protections for Wisconsin’s wetlands tonight by passing AB 463/SB 368. “This is