Wisconsin Conservation Voters advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, elects pro-conservation candidates, and holds them accountable.

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  Ian Schmitt-Ernst – Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM

🌿This Month in Conservation: Earth Day 🌿

Join us for events around the state.  Your Monthly Climate Digest Earth Week edition!Hi John, Happy Earth Day! Even though every day is Earth Day to us, we’re especially excited to be hosting engaging events around the state and working closely with local communities to drive meaningful climate act…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Will you join us for a clean energy workshop?

This Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m..   Join us for a virtual clean energy workshop this Thursday Hi John,  Want to learn more about how you can take advantage of federal clean energy benefits when making home improvements, and help us get the word out?  You’re in luck! Join us for a workshop wi…
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM

❗️BIG news on PFAS❗️Take action

Tell the JFC to release funds.   BIG news about PFAS standards!  Hi John, It’s been a big week for PFAS news!  Yesterday, Gov. Evers vetoed the pro-polluter PFAS bill that would have limited the DNR’s authority to hold polluters accountable. And today, the EPA just announced the first-ever federal …
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Thank Gov. Evers for vetoing the pro-polluter PFAS bill

Today he vetoed the bad PFAS bill.   Thank Gov. Evers for vetoing the pro-polluter PFAS bill Hi John,  Today, Gov. Tony Evers once again showed his commitment to protecting the health of communities impacted by PFAS contamination. Just moments ago, he vetoed the bad Senate Bill 312, which didn’t ap…
  Ryan Billingham, Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 5:48 PM

ICYMI: Wisconsin Conservation Congress elections are happening next week

Don’t miss this chance to serve your community.   Wisconsin Conservation Congressto elect delegates on April 8 Share your thoughts, or raise your hand to serve! Hi John,  Did you know? Spring hearings hosted by the Wisconsin DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress are coming up next week. Find your…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 12:42 PM

🎉 You won BIG on Election Day, thank you 🎉

Preliminary results suggest that Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ spring election program was our most successful to date! Thank you! .   Tuesday was momentousThank you for your support and your vote Hi John,  First off, I want to thank you on behalf of our staff, board, and the state of Wisconsi…
  Cynthia Hirsch – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 2:32 PM

☀️We’re making waves across the country☀️

The DOE came to visit us in Madison.   Our work is getting noticed across the countryWe hosted DOE Sec. Granholm and Gov. Evers in Madison   Hi John, Last week, I opened up my home in Madison to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Gov. Tony Evers, and top officials so we can spread th…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 1:31 AM

🎉 You won BIG yesterday, thank you 🎉

Preliminary results suggest that Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ spring election program was our most successful to date! Thank you! .   Yesterday was momentousThank you for your support and your vote Hi John,  First off, I want to thank you on behalf of our staff, board, and the state of Wiscon…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservatio · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 12:27 PM

Rise and shine it's election time!

If you haven't yet, today is the day to vote in the spring election....   Happy Election Day! If you haven't voted yet, check out our endorsements and resources for todayHi John,  Good morning! It's Election Day! If you haven't voted yet, today is the day. Check out resources below or hit this link…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservatio · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 11:23 PM

URGENT: Election Day is tomorrow!

The spring election is tomorrow Tuesday, April 2!.   Tuesday is Election Day! Check out our endorsements and resources to be ready.Hi John,  The spring election is Tuesday! Are you ready? Do you have a plan? Are you brining folks to the polls? Let's do this.Check out our spring election endorsement…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Endorsement Spotlight: The Portage County Board

This election, we’ve endorsed candidates for Portage County Board. These candidates are conservation champions and leaders in their communities. . Hi John,  Hello Portage County friends! The spring election is one week away on Tuesday, April 2! You have plenty of options to vote. You can vote earl…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservatio · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Just ONE WEEK until the Spring Election...

The spring election is one week away on Tuesday, April 2!.  One week (or earlier) until we vote! Check out our endorsements and resources to be ready.Hi John, The spring election is one week away on Tuesday, April 2! You have plenty of options to vote. You can vote early in-person, return your abse…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM

📢 Cool job alert 😎

Apply to work with our clean energy campaign team.  Apply to work with our clean energy campaign team!  Hi John,  I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty excited about these two job opportunities and can’t wait to work alongside talented people to expand our clean energy program! VIEW JOB POSTINGS Wiscon…
  Erin Bloodgood – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Vote NO on constitutional amendments

On the April 2 ballot.  Vote NO on constitutional amendments on the April 2 ballot  Hi John,  Time and time again, we’ve seen MAGA Republicans in our state legislature attempt to harm our elections and silence the voices of voters. Now, they are doing it again.  On the April 2 ballot, Republicans h…
  Casey Hicks – Wisconsin Conservation Vo · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Volunteer opportunities for the April election

Make calls and write postcards.  Volunteer with us! We need your help writing postcards and making calls for the April electionHi John,  Have you seen our list of over 70 local endorsements for the upcoming April election? You may recognize some of the names. From local teachers, to electricians, t…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 2:45 PM

This month in conservation...

Clean energy benefits, fair maps, endorsements, and more.  Your Monthly Climate Digest Clean energy benefits, fair maps, endorsements, and more   Hi John, If you watched the State of the Union last night, you probably saw Pres. Biden make it clear that he’s investing in our communities, infrastruc…
  Ryan Billingham – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 12:17 AM

ICYMI: 🎬 Take action on Line 5 and see the ‘Bad River’ film near you!

We need you to take action on Line 5! It’s time to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a thorough review of the proposed Line 5 re-route..  John, did you get my last email about Line 5? It’s time to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a thorough review of the proposed Line 5 re-route…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservatio · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:29 PM

We’re excited to announce our endorsements for the 2024 Spring Election!

These candidates are conservation champions and leaders in their communities. They are running strong campaigns that share our values – clean water, clean air, accessible public lands, an equitable democracy, and the pursuit of clean energy. .  Check out our Spring Election endorsements! Hi John, …
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Take action now to support safe drinking water

Help urge Joint Finance to release $125 million for PFAS.   Take action now to support safe drinking water The Joint Finance Committee must release $125 million for PFAS remediationHi John, I’m writing to let you know about a promising new development on our efforts to get PFAS funding out the door…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Check out the LCV Scorecard for Congress!

Today, we released the Wisconsin congressional delegation’s scores for the League of Conservation Voters’ 2023 National Environmental Scorecard highlighting how some members chose to champion the environment and protect our democracy, while others failed to do so. . Hi John,  Today, we released th…
  Ryan Billingham – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM

🎬 Take action on Line 5 and see the ‘Bad River’ film near you!

We need you to take action on Line 5! It’s time to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a thorough review of the proposed Line 5 re-route.. Hi John,  We need you to take action on Line 5!  It’s time to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to perform a thorough review of the proposed Line 5 re-r…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM

We have fair maps!

It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Wisconsin. The light is shining. A new, brighter season is approaching..  We have fair maps!Left to right, Executive Director Kerry Schumann, Government Affairs Director Jennifer Giegerich, Gov. Tony Evers, Civic Engagement Director Anjali Bhasin, and Government Affair…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Our endorsements are live

See who we endorsed for the February primary. Our spring primary endorsements are live!Hi John, Our endorsements for the Feb. 20 Primary Election are out!  We’re excited to endorse Joey Prestley for Green Bay Common Council District 6, Christina Thor for Green Bay Common Council District 11, and Zac…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 12:56 AM

Hello from the White House...

Our innovative program to educate people about President Biden's Affordable Clean Energy Plan is getting noticed – even by the White House! . Hello from the White House!Hi John, Our innovative program to educate people about President Biden's Affordable Clean Energy Plan is getting noticed – even by…
  Jennifer Giegerich – Wisconsin Conserva · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Local funding is at risk...

Take action on AJR 6. Write your senator todayProtect funding for local communitiesHi John, We need your voice. Funding for local communities in Wisconsin is at risk. Write your senator today >>> The governor’s authority to quickly deploy federal dollars to respond to emergencies is vital t…
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Take action today on clean water

Urge your legislators to protect our groundwater from PFAS.  Clean water action alert: fight for PFAS groundwater standards  Hi John,  PFAS groundwater standards are critical to protecting the one-third of Wisconsinites who rely on private wells for their drinking water.   Take action for clean w…
  Erin Bloodgood – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 10:40 PM

This month in conservation...

“To love a place is not enough…”.  Your Monthly Climate Digest “To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.” Hi John,  This month, our staff has been hard at work building out our strategy plans and coming up with innovative ways we are going to move our conservation voter movement…
  Jennifer Giegerich – Wisconsin Conserva · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 9:07 PM

❗️Important update on fair maps ❗️

Gov. Evers protected our democracy.  Gov. Evers protected our democracy... again Hi John,  A week ago, you were part of a statewide push to oppose Assembly Bill 415 – the dangerous redistricting legislation that would have continued gerrymandering of the state’s voting maps.  You and conservation …
  Jennifer Giegerich – Wisconsin Conserva · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 4:17 PM

🗣️Take action before 3 p.m. today

Protect our freedom to vote.  Take action before 3 p.m. todayProtect our freedom to vote Hi John,  We need your voice! Write your legislator before 3 p.m. today to oppose the flawed redistricting legislation Assembly Bill 415 (AB 415).   At the end of the day yesterday, Wisconsin Senate Republican…
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Add your name – get the lead out

Support the the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule improvements.  Sign the letter to the EPA Support lead remediationHi John, As you know, there is no safe level of lead in our drinking water, but the EPA is making strides to remove lead pipes – and we need you to show your support.    Elevated blood lead …
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 6:19 PM

This Thursday, don't miss it: Mandela Barnes, Satya Rhodes-Conway, and WCV!

I want to make sure you don't miss this opportunity on Thursday evening. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Kerry, and I are so excited to talk with you about getting the word out on President Biden’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan. Registration is still open…
  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 11:45 PM

Give by midnight tonight to start 2024 off right!

. John,  There are just hours left in 2023, but there’s still time to make a difference for clean energy in Wisconsin!Your gift by midnight tonight helps us gear up to elect climate champions up and down the ballot in 2024.Thanks for all you do for Wisconsin,Kerry    Hi John, Conservation voters lik…
  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Give by midnight tonight to start 2024 off right!

.   Hi John, Conservation voters like you made enormous climate progress this year – we can’t thank you enough!But our work is far from over.  So much is at stake in the 2024 elections, and new legislative maps could create far more competitive races than we’ve seen in more than a decade. But fossi…
  Evan Arnold – Wisconsin Conservation Vo · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Give today for a clean energy future, John

Your support makes our climate wins possible..   Hi John,  You've made huge strides toward a clean energy future in 2023, from passing the Clean Energy Green Bay Plan, to organizing Stevens Point residents to call for a clean energy commitment, to helping us knock more than 75,000 doors to tell vot…
  Kerry Schumann - Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Fair maps for 2024!

John, you made this moment possible..   Hi John, Time and again, you’ve shown up for fair maps.  You gave input to the People’s Maps Commission during the redistricting process in 2021. In 2022, you re-elected Gov. Evers, and staved off a veto-proof Republican supermajority in the legislature to de…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 10:29 PM

WI Supreme Court throws out maps!

John, it's the moment we've been waiting for!.  Wisconsin Supreme Court throws out gerrymandered maps!!  John, Wow, it's just what I wanted for the holidays! The courts agree -- it's time for new mapsThis is big. In the words of Dan Lenz, one of the attorneys for this case, this ruling is a "victo…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Re: John's Conservation Impact this Year

2023 has been a big year.  Hi John,  Members like you are fueling our efforts to bring about a clean energy future for Wisconsin.Join us with special year-end gift today that supports our continued efforts to transition away from fossil fuels - especially as we head into a critical election year whe…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 6:45 PM

John's Conservation Impact this Year

2023 has been a big year.  Your Monthly Climate Digest See your impact this year! Scroll down for more. Hi John, You made a huge impact on Wisconsin this year.  This year has been a whirlwind! But, together, we made significant strides to move our state forward to a healthier future. We’re seeing r…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 7:23 PM

TAKE ACTION: Thank Gov. Evers for supporting action on PFAS

As you know, it’s been nearly six months since Gov. Evers signed $125 million for a PFAS Trust Fund into the state budget....  Take action!Thank Gov. Evers for his support of actions on PFAS. Hi John,  As you know, it’s been nearly six months since Gov. Evers signed $125 million for a PFAS Trust F…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Huge win for Green Bay!

The City of Green Bay voted to adopt the Clean Energy Green Bay Plan!.  Common Council ApprovesClean Energy Green Bay Plan! Hi John,  We did it! The City of Green Bay voted late Tuesday to adopt the Clean Energy Green Bay Plan!  Green Bay now joins other Wisconsin cities on the path to 100 perce…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 6:53 PM

It's Giving Tuesday!

Your support helps us stand up for conservation on Giving Tuesday and beyond!.  Hi John,  I can’t believe the year is already coming to a close. It always goes so fast, doesn’t it? It’s not surprising though when we reflect on the year we’ve had.Between the spring Supreme Court race, legislative se…
  Jennifer Williamson – Wisconsin Conserv · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 3:33 PM

This Month in Conservation...

we’re giving thanks for you.  Your Monthly Climate Digest Fair maps, bills we're tracking, Clean Energy Green Bay Plan, ...Scroll down for more.Hi John,  Yesterday, the state Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s state legislative maps. Together…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Cool job alert – will you apply?

Canvass for a clean energy future.   Apply to canvass for a clean energy future We’re knocking on doors in the Milwaukee and Madison areas  Hi John,  Cool job alert! We're talking with folks in the Madison and Milwaukee areas about how they can take advantage of the benefits in President Biden's Af…
  Kerry Schumann – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 4:43 PM

A sustainable Wisconsin requires sustaining members

Here’s how to stay in the fight year-round for a clean, healthy Wisconsin, John..   Hi John, I can’t thank you enough for believing in the power of Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Members like you have fueled incredible victories for Wisconsin’s climate, drinking water, and democracy. Your support m…
  Seth Hoffmeister – Wisconsin Conservati · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 4:45 PM

This Month in Conservation...

We launched a statewide clean energy canvass.  Your Monthly Climate DigestWe launched a statewide clean energy canvass! Scroll down for more. Hi John,  This month I’m excited to share that we launched our clean energy canvass to talk to folks at the door about President Biden’s Affordable Clean Ene…
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Forget something?

Show your support for PFAS groundwater standards.  Hi John,  I'm sending you this email because I know you deeply care about safe drinking water – and we need your voice immediately.   We're sending a letter to the Department of Natural Resources as they work through the next step to establish groun…
  Jennifer Giegerich – Wisconsin Conservat · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 5:19 PM

You voice is needed for fair maps...

Oppose the redistricting bill SB 488. Hi John,  We urgently need your action. A dangerous redistricting bill, which would allow the State Legislature to hold all the power in deciding how our voting maps are drawn, is making its way to the Senate floor. This blatant power-grab could permanently c…
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Will you sign your name for action on PFAS?

Show your support for PFAS groundwater standards.   Sign your name. Take action on PFAS.  Hi John,  Thanks to conservation voters like you, we passed Wisconsin’s first-ever drinking and surface water standards for PFAS last summer. Those standards led to testing across the state and widespread supp…
  Wisconsin Conservation Voters · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Wanna save some money... and Planet Earth? Check this out.

Today we’re announcing the successful launch of a very special campaign.. Hi John,  Today we’re announcing the successful launch of a very special campaign. We all want to do our part to protect the environment, and now we can, thanks to the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history. Pres…
  Peter Burress – Wisconsin Conservation · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 6:55 PM

PFAS update: Your action needed

Today, despite months of feedback from Wisconsin Conservation Voters like you and impacted community members across the state, Senator Wimberger, Senator Cowles, and Senator Tomcyzk voted the PFAS community grants bill out of committee with a dangerous poison pill. . Hi John,  I have some frustrat…