Dec
03
The Bayfield County Committee for Responsible Land Use has challenged the decision by Bayfield County to approve the development of a jet port near the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The lawsuit claims that the development plans are illegal because they are inconsistent with the locally generated comprehensive plan that would preserve the natural values of …
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Dec
01
Green Tier Legacy Communities Charter Signed in Appleton Five communities across Wisconsin committed to a new, voluntary state sponsored sustainability program that promises to help those communities save energy, reduce pollution, save money and develop in ways that reduce traffic. The new effort, called the Green Tier Legacy Communities Charter is a collaboration between the …
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May
12
We are very sorry to relate that founding board member and conservation giant Bud Jordahl passed away on Tuesday, May 11. “Words like civility, integrity, positivism, commitment, volunteerism… all come to mind in describing Bud.” The following is an excerpt from comments made by fellow 1000 Friends Board Member Steve Born on the Induction of …
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