RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 5/10/2023
Head of DNR says state budget should include more money to help communities address PFAS. The head of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the Republican-controlled state Legislature should provide more funding than what’s proposed under Gov. Tony Evers’ budget to help communities address PFAS contamination. Head of DNR says state budget should include more money to help communities address PFAS | Wisconsin Public Radio (wpr.org)
Tony Evers appoints three members to Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The new appointees, Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and Jim VandenBrook, join the state’s environmental policy board as Department of Natural Resources Secretary Adam Payne calls for prioritizing the state’s water quality. Tony Evers appoints three members to Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (lacrossetribune.com)
Gov. Evers signs bill to improve water quality statewide, takes action on other bills. Gov. Tony Evers signed four bills Monday, including a bipartisan bill to support farmers and producers in protecting watersheds across the state by expanding eligibility for producer-led watershed protection grants. Gov. Evers signs bill to improve water quality statewide, takes action on other bills (weau.com)
Great training available. Go to our website for more information. Upcoming Events – WRWA
Special training on LCRR on May 24 and a virtual session on May 25 on LCRR. If you haven’t begun yet, you’re really behind. These classes are the best way to start. Upcoming Events – WRWA
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