We also have a new group working to build community support for small-"d" democracy issues. Initial focus will likely be implementing the Move to Amend model combatting corporate personhood and dark money, and we may also take on gerrymandering and voting rights.
Let us know if you'd like to help with this or share your ideas!
Here are some water-related resources that were mentioned at the meeting:
- LCV State Legislator Scorecard
- LCV Page on Water Quality
- Lead Contamination:
- Lead Service Line Replacement Bills - AB78 & SB48
- Article on Business Lobby's opposition to AB78/SB48
- WI Democracy Campaign Statement
- Grassroots Groups:
- Emerald Clean Water for All (Northeast St. Croix County)
- Camps A Rising - Supports Water Protector Camps throughout the Upper Midwest with equipment, supplies, and more. Focus is on areas threatened by oil pipeline construction/expansion or failure of aging pipelines. Fundraiser in Colfax on June 3rd.
- Citizen Action Petition: Cranberry Creek Dairy CAFO (Dunn County)
- Citizens Organized to Protect Lake Superior from CAFOs
- Kewaunee Cares (Northeast Wisconsin)
- Central Sands Water Action Coalition
- Friends of the Central Sands
- Protect Wood County
- Sustain Rural WI Network
- Witnesses for Water
- Recent News Stories: