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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.

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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.

Sign the petition: Dear DNR Secretary Matt Frank, Wisconsin has amazing lakes and streams. We need to make sure they are protected for future generations. The biggest threat to our lakes comes from runoff pollution -- sediment, manure, oil and chemicals -- that "runs off" into our waterways from agriculture, construction sites, sewers and roads. I support strengthening the rules to reduce pollution by restricting excessive spreading of manure and fertilizer near waterways and by requiring municipalities to improve sewer systems to restrict sediment and chemicals from flowing directly into lakes and streams.
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