WISCONSIN— On Monday, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable, Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim, and Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited Door County to raise awareness of climate disaster resiliency and mitigation opportunities. The Commissioner and Secretaries visited several homes designed by architect Virge Temme that highlighted ways in which […]
Tag: enviornment
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Southeast Wisconsin Solar Group Buy Chooses Solar Vendor, Holds Informational Webinars for 2021 Group Buy Season
City of Racine – The Southeast Wisconsin Solar Group Buy (SWSGB) has selected Eagle Point Solar as its solar installer this year. Since 2010, Eagle Point Solar has been committed to the installation and deployment of solar photovoltaic systems throughout the Midwest. As the area’s largest installer with more than 1700 installations and 35 MW of […]
Zero Waste meeting
Join us for the May Zero Waste meeting. Wed, May 19. 4 to 5. Zoom link below. We will review the brand new 32-page “Eco-Guide for Zero Waste.” Marcia Buhler We will introduce a new Eco-Leaders for Zero Waste program to train and task folks to spread the word. Susan Feehrer and Sister Janet Weyker. […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
DATCP to Survey for Gypsy Moth in 47 Counties
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting more than 10,000 traps for gypsy moth in 47 counties from mid-May through early June. DATCP requests that property owners allow trappers access to place traps and that they do not disturb the traps once in place. “The data we […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Home Repairs
By Sr. Janet Weyker Home repairs can be expensive. However, not budgeting for them can be even more expensive, leading to the demise of the house itself. Earth is our home; it is in need of repair from the damages caused by misuse and over-use of resources. After months of diligent work, the Governor’s Task […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Racine Public Library Wins Grant to Support Climate Change Programs
City of Racine – The Racine Public Library has been selected as one of 25 U.S. libraries to participate in Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) that will help libraries engage their communities in programs and conversations on the climate crisis. “We are proud to be […]
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Focus on Energy Unveils New Virtual Wisconsin Roadmap Highlighting Energy Efficiency Successes
FOCUS ON ENERGY® has unveiled its new virtual energy efficiency roadmap of Wisconsin, aiming to highlight its statewide efforts to deliver energy savings to residents and businesses. The virtual roadmap showcases the accomplishments of just a small number of the thousands of businesses, residents, and organizations Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable […]
