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Clean Water
Tell DNR -- Protect Our Lakes!
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing to strengthen the rules to address the pollution in our lakes, specifically the runoff pollution –– sediment, manure and chemicals –– that "runs off" into our waterways from agriculture, construction sites, sewers and roads.
If these proposed rules get adopted, they will reduce the main source of the pollution that causes the algae blooms we see each summer choking our beaches and best fishing spots, and they will help prevent fish kills.
The proposed rules will restrict excessive spreading of manure and fertilizer near waterways and require municipalities to improve sewer systems to restrict sediment and chemicals from flowing directly into lakes and streams.
Opponents representing big agribusiness and developers are trying to weaken the proposed rules, and they have a lot of clout.
Sign our petition to the DNR to support the new runoff rules by March 12.
Clean Water
Protecting the Great Lakes
In May, 2008, after months of campaigning, and thousands of
citizens voicing their loud and consistent support, the Legislature approved
the Great Lakes Compact with a nearly unanimous vote. Then, on May 27th,
Wisconsin Environment Director, Dan Kohler, joined Gov. Doyle on the shore
of Lake Michigan as he signed the bill into law. Read more.
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Other Actions
Tell DNR -- Protect Our Lakes!
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing to strengthen the rules to address the pollution in our lakes, specifically the runoff pollution –– sediment, manure and chemicals –– that "runs off" into our waterways from agriculture, construction sites, sewers and roads.
If these proposed rules get adopted, they will reduce the main source of the pollution that causes the algae blooms we see each summer choking our beaches and best fishing spots, and they will help prevent fish kills.
The proposed rules will restrict excessive spreading of manure and fertilizer near waterways and require municipalities to improve sewer systems to restrict sediment and chemicals from flowing directly into lakes and streams.
Opponents representing big agribusiness and developers are trying to weaken the proposed rules, and they have a lot of clout.
Sign our petition to the DNR to support the new runoff rules by 4 p.m. today.
Clean Water
Protecting the Great Lakes
In May, 2008, after months of campaigning, and thousands of
citizens voicing their loud and consistent support, the Legislature approved
the Great Lakes Compact with a nearly unanimous vote. Then, on May 27th,
Wisconsin Environment Director, Dan Kohler, joined Gov. Doyle on the shore
of Lake Michigan as he signed the bill into law. Read more.
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What's your favorite lake?
You signed our petition to the DNR supporting stronger rules to stop runoff pollution in our beautiful lakes and streams.
We're turning it in at the end of the day, but you can still do more: Tell us your favorite Wisconsin lake or stream and why you love it.
We'll include your note with the petition, to make sure the DNR sees it's really personal.
Clean Water
Protecting the Great Lakes
In May, 2008, after months of campaigning, and thousands of
citizens voicing their loud and consistent support, the Legislature approved
the Great Lakes Compact with a nearly unanimous vote. Then, on May 27th,
Wisconsin Environment Director, Dan Kohler, joined Gov. Doyle on the shore
of Lake Michigan as he signed the bill into law. Read more.
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