Upcoming Events

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress is a citizen-led body that advises the state on natural resource policy. Every year, spring hearings are held in all 72 counties where the public can vote on a slate of natural resources-related advisory questions.

Thanks to Team Knowles Nelson's efforts, citizen resolutions calling for the reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson will be taken up in over 50 counties at this year's spring hearing!

Here are two ways to show your support:

1. Attend your county's in-person hearing this Monday, April 13th from 6–9 PM. You'll hear from WCC delegates and DNR staff about important natural resource issues, have the opportunity to voice support for the Knowles-Nelson citizen resolution, and connect with other conservation-minded folks in your community. Find your county's location HERE>>

   If you attend and find that your county doesn't have a Knowles-Nelson citizen resolution up for consideration, you can still submit one in-person that evening. A map of counties with submissions, a resolution template, and more details can be found he HERE>>

2. Can't make it in person? Online voting will be open starting April 13th at 6:00 PM through April 15th. This year’s questionnaire will include a Knowles-Nelson related advisory question (#37), as well as your county’s citizen resolutions submitted prior to the hearing. Note that you don't have to answer every question, and resolutions submitted in person at the hearing will not be available for online voting.

I am planning on attending my county’s WCC Spring Hearing!

Learn more about the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing HERE>>

Please join us for our monthly DPW Environmental Caucus meeting on Sunday April 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM via Zoom.

Here is the Zoom link for the April 19, 2026 meeting

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Meeting ID: 960 5925 1575

Passcode: 060653

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Our speaker will be Dean Muller, President of Wisconsin for Environmental Justice (WEJ).  Dean will talk about the work of WEJ and why the principle of Environmental Justice is so important: WEJ a coalition of community leaders, legal experts, and concerned citizens dedicated to a simple but transformative principle:  Polluters, not people, must pay for the damage they cause.

Agenda

1.               Overall Legislative Update

2.               Recap of Governor Candidate Events

3.               Upcoming Events -- An Evening with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul

4.               Election Committee -- Work is underway

5.               Local In-Person “Meetups” – Focus in Spring

6.               Request for Speakers

7.               Overall Plans

Upcoming DPW Environmental Caucus Monthly Meetings and Speakers

Sunday May 17, 2026 -- 5:00 PM via Zoom

• Tara Greiman, Director of Conservation and Stewardship, Wisconsin Farmers Union

Sunday June 21, 2026 -- 5:00 PM via Zoom

• John Imes, Cofounder & Director, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative

Sunday July 19, 2026 -- 5:00 PM via Zoom

• Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter

Upcoming DPW Environmental Caucus Events

An Evening with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul.

• Tuesday April 21, 2026 – 6:30 PM via Zoom

• https://www.mobilize.us/wisdems/event/933396/

• https://zoom.us/j/99536801967?pwd=NFua7BAaoi2EfxRolbEpwFyxUdu07q.1

Please let us know if you have questions or thoughts. Thank you for being a part of our Environmental Caucus family!

Thanks

Vik Verma

Chair

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Environmental Caucus

(903) 522-1304

v2aggie2@gmail.com

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KewCo Democrats

For our featured event for Earth Month, we are hosting Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm via Zoom

As we celebrate Earth Month 2026 and Earth Day 2026, we know that environmental issues and the law often intersect, and the intersection is an important one. Josh will discuss environmental litigation that his office has handled during his tenure. In addition, he will talk about the environmental legal achievements achieved during his tenure. A Q&A session will follow.

Mobilize and Zoom links are provided below. 

An Evening with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul

Tuesday April 21, 2026

6:30 PM via Zoom

Mobilize Link: https://www.mobilize.us/wisdems/event/933396/

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/99536801967?pwd=NFua7BAaoi2EfxRolbEpwFyxUdu07q.1

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY: CWAC Celebrates 41st Annual Banquet

Thursday, April 23

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Clean Water Action Council (CWAC) for an evening of dining and biding for the environment, while connecting with fellow members and guests. Executive Director Crystal Brown will be our featured speaker, presenting what’s in store for our upcoming year. She will also be introducing the “Adopt a Stream Program.” We will also celebrate this year’s Environmental Citizenship Award recipients, the Green Bay Conservation Corps.

Enjoy delicious food sourced from SLO Farmers Co-op featuring chicken raised by Full Circle Community Farm, as well as vegetarian and gluten free options. Music will be provided by Milwaukee area artist, and former Green Bay resident, Jenna Noelle.

Tickets are on sale now.   Click here to get your tickets

To Print a Mail in Order ticket form, click here.

We are also accepting silent auction donations. To donate an item, please contact our office at 920-421-8885 or contact@cleanwateractioncouncil.org

9AM to 3PM at the UWGB Student Union Center. Do not need to be a delegate to attend. Do need to be a delegate to vote on business. Contact your County Chair re: interest in being a delegate. Click here for more information and to register for the convention.