Category Archives: Conservation Politics
Tiffany, Sinykin cross paths as Knowles-Nelson expires
Two prominent Wisconsin politicians recently crossed paths here in the epicenter of the state debate over land stewardship and acquisitions. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor rallied the troops at Elderberry Manor on County M. A day … Read the rest
From Moon to Earth: Stewardship Matters
Let’s reflect on the jarring contrast in the arena of conservation. First off, let’s give a big shout-out to Linda Mutschler who recently retired after 13 years of leadership at the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF). Linda was the second … Read the rest
Great Headlines for Packers, Green Law; Trump Foes
Last week was a big news week on several dimensions for Wisconsin. Trump’s poll ratings, a Green Amendment to the Wisconsin constitution and NFL draft days in Green Bay all created headlines. Hats off to Mark Murphy! Let’s start with … Read the rest
Wisconsin conservation faces partisan uncertainty
If ever there were an historically bi-partisan cause in Wisconsin, it’s conservation. Our citizens/voters have demonstrated time and again in polls that a big majority support the preservation of our lands and waters -- politically, financially and even spiritually. Unfortunately, … Read the rest
Trump/Musk open gates for Asian carp
This editorial was recently published in the award-winning weekly, Ozaukee Press, March 5, 2025. Government by chainsaw Give Elon Musk credit for getting one thing right. He chose the perfect metaphor for his crusade to cut the U.S. government down … Read the rest
50 years of saving Cedar Lakes lands
At its 50th anniversary bash Saturday at the Schloemer Family Paradise Valley Farm, the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (CLCF) celebrated a history of winning its “Race for Open Space.” Since its inception in 1974 under the visionary leadership of the … Read the rest
10,000 acres preserved, despite GOP resistance
Wisconsin is blessed with a vibrant land trust movement, and Washington County is particularly blessed as the home to two of the best land trusts of the more than 40 in the state. That was highlighted Thursday when Tom Stolp … Read the rest
GOP aside, Bluff, Riverwalk projects in the end zone
With zero help from area Republicans, but major support from Gov. Tony Evers, two game-changing urban conservation projects, one in Ozaukee County and one in Washington County, are moving to successful outcomes. In both cases Democratic Gov. Evers remedied a … Read the rest
Why did JFC derail spectacular bluffs project?
It’s starting to look like the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) of the legislature is the place where conservation projects of high value go to die. The JFC of 16 legislators (currently 12 Republicans and four Democrats) has the final … Read the rest
Upstream flood control pays off in Milwaukee watershed
This year’s heart-breaking floods in central Europe and big swaths of the United States point to how far-sighted conservationists have been in their work along the Milwaukee River and its three tributaries in Washington and Ozaukee Counties. For decades they … Read the rest
