Join Sierra Club Conservation Chair Will Stahl on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 PM at the Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton (map) for Fox Valley Water Resources: What do we have to Lose?,an interactive discussion with local community groups and concerned citizens about the outstanding and exceptional resource waters in northeast Wisconsin, as well as factory farm pollution and other threats to our water quality.
We'll also take some time to discuss the need for increased oversight of polluters that can help protect our lakes, rivers, and streams, including targeted water monitoring, stronger regulations on waste spreading and air pollutants, and increased incentives for sustainable farming. For more information, please contact Will Stahl at: wrsy55@sbcglobal.net.
Showing posts with label Clean water. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clean water. Show all posts
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 9, 2010
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water
From a handout and presentation to ECOS-FV by Lynn Markham, Land Use Specialist, Center for Land Use Education at UW-Stevens Point:
Every eater affects drinking water quality and human health through the farming practices they support when they purchase food or grow food
Why is groundwater important?
• Over 95% of WI’s communities rely on groundwater for their drinking water.
Where does groundwater come from?
Groundwater is a LOCAL resource, influenced by local land use decisions. In sandy soils where groundwater moves relatively quickly at 1 foot/day, it takes 14 years for groundwater to move one mile.
Pesticides in groundwater
• Pesticides = herbicides, insecticides and fungicides
• 13 million pounds of pesticides are applied to the major crops in WI each year; over 2 pounds for each person in WI.
Every eater affects drinking water quality and human health through the farming practices they support when they purchase food or grow food
Why is groundwater important?
• Over 95% of WI’s communities rely on groundwater for their drinking water.
Where does groundwater come from?
Groundwater is a LOCAL resource, influenced by local land use decisions. In sandy soils where groundwater moves relatively quickly at 1 foot/day, it takes 14 years for groundwater to move one mile.
Pesticides in groundwater
• Pesticides = herbicides, insecticides and fungicides
• 13 million pounds of pesticides are applied to the major crops in WI each year; over 2 pounds for each person in WI.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water Quality, Aug. 5, Menasha
ECOS-FV is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Lynn Markham on
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water Quality
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Place: Menasha Public Library, Corner of Racine and First Streets
Room: Company E Room in lower level
Time: 6:30 PM
In this presentation we will explore questions regarding “Is your drinking water Safe?”, which crops are treated with the most pesticides and are these pesticides getting into our drinking water.
Lynn Markham is a Land Use Specialist with UW-Extension at the Center for Land Use Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. She helps communities around the state who want to protect their lakes, streams and drinking water by providing them with research-based information and policy options. She has co-authored a number of publications including handbooks about planning for groundwater http://wi.water.usgs.gov/gwcomp/ choosing and protecting waterfront properties, zoning and a new children’s book called The Magic Goggles: Discovering the Secrets of the Lake. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys gardening, cooking, and eating good food as well as exploring natural shorelines with her family.
ECOS-FV meetings are free and open to the public
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water Quality
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Place: Menasha Public Library, Corner of Racine and First Streets
Room: Company E Room in lower level
Time: 6:30 PM
In this presentation we will explore questions regarding “Is your drinking water Safe?”, which crops are treated with the most pesticides and are these pesticides getting into our drinking water.
Lynn Markham is a Land Use Specialist with UW-Extension at the Center for Land Use Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. She helps communities around the state who want to protect their lakes, streams and drinking water by providing them with research-based information and policy options. She has co-authored a number of publications including handbooks about planning for groundwater http://wi.water.usgs.gov/gwcomp/ choosing and protecting waterfront properties, zoning and a new children’s book called The Magic Goggles: Discovering the Secrets of the Lake. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys gardening, cooking, and eating good food as well as exploring natural shorelines with her family.
ECOS-FV meetings are free and open to the public
Friday, December 18, 2009
Join lobby effort at Conservation Lobby Day, January 26
Each year citizens from across Wisconsin descend on the Capitol to share their conservation values with their Legislators. Since the first Conservation Lobby Day in 2005, it has grown from just 100 citizens to more than 600! As we head into the 6th annual Conservation Lobby Day, there is one thing we can guarantee-when citizens come together to make their conservation values known, legislators listen, and conservation victories soon follow!
The reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the passage of the Strong Great Lakes Compact are two great examples of how citizen lobbying resulted in ground-breaking conservation laws.
Conservation Lobby Day is a unique opportunity to share your conservation stories and experiences with legislators and have a huge impact on conservation policies affecting all of Wisconsin.
This Conservation Lobby Day, you can help to:
* Preserve Groundwater: Wisconsin's Buried Treasure: manage Wisconsin's groundwater resources to preserve lakes, streams, wetlands and drinking water supplies.
* Stop Global Warming in Wisconsin: address the threats of global warming in Wisconsin through clean, renewable energy jobs and energy conservation.
* Restore Conservation Integrity: return Wisconsin to an Independent DNR Secretary and a timely appointment of Natural Resource Board members.
* Protect Wisconsin's Drinking Water: protect Wisconsin's drinking water supplies by making sure we safely spread agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste.
For a 1-page brief on each of these issues and more information about Conservation Lobby Day 2010, go to: http://www.conservationvoters.org/Public/index.php?custID=110
Registration starts at 9:00am on the day of the event, but you MUST REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 19th by visiting http://www.conservationvoters.org/Public/index.php?custID=110 and signing up. There you can learn more about the issues in order to better prepare you for the day's events.
The reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the passage of the Strong Great Lakes Compact are two great examples of how citizen lobbying resulted in ground-breaking conservation laws.
Conservation Lobby Day is a unique opportunity to share your conservation stories and experiences with legislators and have a huge impact on conservation policies affecting all of Wisconsin.
This Conservation Lobby Day, you can help to:
* Preserve Groundwater: Wisconsin's Buried Treasure: manage Wisconsin's groundwater resources to preserve lakes, streams, wetlands and drinking water supplies.
* Stop Global Warming in Wisconsin: address the threats of global warming in Wisconsin through clean, renewable energy jobs and energy conservation.
* Restore Conservation Integrity: return Wisconsin to an Independent DNR Secretary and a timely appointment of Natural Resource Board members.
* Protect Wisconsin's Drinking Water: protect Wisconsin's drinking water supplies by making sure we safely spread agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste.
For a 1-page brief on each of these issues and more information about Conservation Lobby Day 2010, go to: http://www.conservationvoters.org/Public/index.php?custID=110
Registration starts at 9:00am on the day of the event, but you MUST REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 19th by visiting http://www.conservationvoters.org/Public/index.php?custID=110 and signing up. There you can learn more about the issues in order to better prepare you for the day's events.
Monday, July 27, 2009
SCA Tissue to host public environmental education event, Aug. 5
From a news release issued by SCA Paper:
NEENAH, Wis., July 13, 2009 — SCA Tissue North America is hosting a free community expo to increase awareness of drinking water, groundwater and storm water runoff issues affecting residents in northeastern Wisconsin on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its Service Excellence Center, 1451 McMahon Drive, Town of Menasha.
This family-friendly, interactive event will feature refreshments, door prizes and entertainment, in addition to homemade papermaking demonstrations from wastepaper and other environmental education opportunities.
Entitled “H2O: Slow the Flow”, the SCA Tissue expo is one in a series of living green educational programs developed as a part of Green Scene & Heard, sponsored by Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Hoffman LLC and SCA Tissue. Green Scene & Heard 2009 (GS-09) is an environmental grant project co-led by De Dalum and Tracy Drechsel.
“SCA Tissue is hosting this event to provide people with useful and accurate information about water. The goal is to compel them to take more environmentally friendly actions that lead to greater sustainability for all,” said Michael Dillon, Manager, Environmental and Risk Management, SCA Tissue. “This event is also a forum for our area residents to network with local businesses and organizations that can be a resource for them on environmental topics.”
Event Highlights
Event attendees will have the opportunity to talk to local experts and learn how to conserve water by using native plants, prairie gardens, biofiltration units, porous pavement, rain gardens and barrels, low flow faucets and toilets, and by recycling paper.
The following organizations will have informational displays at the event:
• McMahon
• ECOS-FV
• Evergreen Credit Union
• City of Menasha Sustainability Board
• Town of Menasha Sustainability Committee
• Presto Products Geosystems
• Hoffman LLC
• U.S. Geological Services
• Wild Ones
A “Green” Art Show, organized by John Nebel of John Nebel’s Art Advocacy, will be held inside the Service Excellence Center, concurrent with the outdoor GS-09 event, and will be open to the public during the same timeframe. The art show will feature artwork by regional artists focused on environmental themes, many created from recycled materials.
NEENAH, Wis., July 13, 2009 — SCA Tissue North America is hosting a free community expo to increase awareness of drinking water, groundwater and storm water runoff issues affecting residents in northeastern Wisconsin on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its Service Excellence Center, 1451 McMahon Drive, Town of Menasha.
This family-friendly, interactive event will feature refreshments, door prizes and entertainment, in addition to homemade papermaking demonstrations from wastepaper and other environmental education opportunities.
Entitled “H2O: Slow the Flow”, the SCA Tissue expo is one in a series of living green educational programs developed as a part of Green Scene & Heard, sponsored by Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Hoffman LLC and SCA Tissue. Green Scene & Heard 2009 (GS-09) is an environmental grant project co-led by De Dalum and Tracy Drechsel.
“SCA Tissue is hosting this event to provide people with useful and accurate information about water. The goal is to compel them to take more environmentally friendly actions that lead to greater sustainability for all,” said Michael Dillon, Manager, Environmental and Risk Management, SCA Tissue. “This event is also a forum for our area residents to network with local businesses and organizations that can be a resource for them on environmental topics.”
Event Highlights
Event attendees will have the opportunity to talk to local experts and learn how to conserve water by using native plants, prairie gardens, biofiltration units, porous pavement, rain gardens and barrels, low flow faucets and toilets, and by recycling paper.
The following organizations will have informational displays at the event:
• McMahon
• ECOS-FV
• Evergreen Credit Union
• City of Menasha Sustainability Board
• Town of Menasha Sustainability Committee
• Presto Products Geosystems
• Hoffman LLC
• U.S. Geological Services
• Wild Ones
A “Green” Art Show, organized by John Nebel of John Nebel’s Art Advocacy, will be held inside the Service Excellence Center, concurrent with the outdoor GS-09 event, and will be open to the public during the same timeframe. The art show will feature artwork by regional artists focused on environmental themes, many created from recycled materials.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
What will we win this year?
From the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters:
Join Us For CONSERVATION LOBBY DAY 2009!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - RSVP here!
*RSVP Required—RSVP DEADLINE is February 13!
Since the first Conservation Lobby Day in 2005, it has grown from just over 100 citizens to over 500! Each year these citizens from across Wisconsin descend on the Capitol to share their conservation values with their Legislators. As we head into the 5th annual Conservation Lobby Day, there is one thing we can guarantee-when citizens come together to make their conservation values known, legislators listen, and conservation victories soon follow!
The reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the passage of the Strong Great Lakes Compact are two great examples of how citizen lobbying resulted in ground-breaking conservation laws.
The participation of local groups and citizens like YOU is incredibly important to the success of Conservation Lobby Day. Every day throughout the state, countless citizens work tirelessly to protect the local land, water, and wildlife.
Conservation Lobby Day is a unique opportunity to share your conservation stories and experiences with legislators and have a huge impact on conservation policies affecting all of Wisconsin.
In 2009-2010, the conservation community will be fighting to:
Preserve Groundwater: Wisconsin's Buried Treasure: manage Wisconsin's groundwater resources to preserve drinking water supplies, lakes, streams, and wetlands.
Stop Global Warming in Wisconsin: address the threats of global warming in Wisconsin through clean, renewable energy jobs and energy conservation.
Restore Conservation Integrity: return Wisconsin to an Independent DNR Secretary and a timely appointment of Natural Resource Board members.
Protect Wisconsin's Drinking Water: protect Wisconsin's drinking water supplies by making sure we safely spread agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste.
For a 1-page brief on each of these issues, click on their title above.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - RSVP here!
*RSVP Required—RSVP DEADLINE is February 13!
Since the first Conservation Lobby Day in 2005, it has grown from just over 100 citizens to over 500! Each year these citizens from across Wisconsin descend on the Capitol to share their conservation values with their Legislators. As we head into the 5th annual Conservation Lobby Day, there is one thing we can guarantee-when citizens come together to make their conservation values known, legislators listen, and conservation victories soon follow!
The reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the passage of the Strong Great Lakes Compact are two great examples of how citizen lobbying resulted in ground-breaking conservation laws.
The participation of local groups and citizens like YOU is incredibly important to the success of Conservation Lobby Day. Every day throughout the state, countless citizens work tirelessly to protect the local land, water, and wildlife.
Conservation Lobby Day is a unique opportunity to share your conservation stories and experiences with legislators and have a huge impact on conservation policies affecting all of Wisconsin.
In 2009-2010, the conservation community will be fighting to:
Preserve Groundwater: Wisconsin's Buried Treasure: manage Wisconsin's groundwater resources to preserve drinking water supplies, lakes, streams, and wetlands.
Stop Global Warming in Wisconsin: address the threats of global warming in Wisconsin through clean, renewable energy jobs and energy conservation.
Restore Conservation Integrity: return Wisconsin to an Independent DNR Secretary and a timely appointment of Natural Resource Board members.
Protect Wisconsin's Drinking Water: protect Wisconsin's drinking water supplies by making sure we safely spread agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste.
For a 1-page brief on each of these issues, click on their title above.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Why Use a Rain Barrel?
Sustainable Green Bay answers the question:
Rain barrels capture and store free water that can be used in your yard, thereby lowering your water bills, particularly in the summer months. A rain barrel can save approximately 1,300 gallons of water during peak summer months.
And provides a guide on making one.
Rain barrels capture and store free water that can be used in your yard, thereby lowering your water bills, particularly in the summer months. A rain barrel can save approximately 1,300 gallons of water during peak summer months.
And provides a guide on making one.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Four new priorities for Conservation Lobby Day
From an announcement issued by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters:
With a new legislative session comes new opportunities AND new Conservation Priorities! At the 11 Listening Sessions held around the state, local groups and citizens like YOU had a lot to say about which issues should be top priorities. In the end, only 4 can rise to the top.
In 2009-2010, the conservation community will be fighting to make sure:
+ Wisconsin adopts a strong statewide plan to tackle global warming.
+ Wisconsin returns to an Independent DNR Secretary and has timely DNR Board Appointments by the Senate.
+ Wisconsin develops a statewide plan to protect our drinking water.
+ Wisconsin creates standards for safe agricultural, industrial and municipal waste-spreading. . . .
On February 25th, 2009, join citizens from across Wisconsin at the state Capitol to tell legislators that you expect them to vote well on natural resource issues.
RSVP TODAY for Conservation Lobby Day on February 25th, 2009!
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