On Tuesday, February 16th Governor Tony Evers released his Executive Budget. Although the budget will look a lot different when the process is complete, we are highlighting key components of Gov. Evers’ budget that we were happy to see included. The executive budget will now go to the Joint Finance Committee of the Legislature in […]
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Dear Gov. Evers: Reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (KNSP) for another 10 years. Since 1000 Friends of Wisconsin was founded in 1996, we have been dedicated to protecting our state’s rich natural history. While this has been difficult in recent years, we have a chance for bipartisan Legislation that will support land and water conservation in Wisconsin. Together […]
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Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure Workbook
Read the workbook: Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure – an Audit of Local Codes and Ordinances
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The Food, Land & Water Project
The Project invites Wisconsin stakeholders to come together and have a conversation about Wisconsin’s food, land, and water resources and the human demands that affect them.
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Why are we placing all of this attention on stormwater runoff? Because it has become the largest source of pollution entering our rivers and streams.
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5 Ways 1000 Friends is helping Wisconsin
Take a look at five of the ways 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is helping communities across Wisconsin grow in smarter, healthier, and more environmentally friendly ways.
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