Wisconsin Conservation Voters mobilizes membership to advocate for PFAS remediation in the state budget
MADISON – As the Joint Finance Committee plans to vote on PFAS funding in the state budget this week, Wisconsin Conservation Voters is mobilizing our 40,000-plus members and supporters to support Gov. Tony Evers’ $106 million proposal for PFAS remediation.
“Because of years of organizing, advocacy, and working with impacted communities, conservation voters have made PFAS remediation a top priority at the State Capitol. We continued that momentum on April 25 at our Conservation Lobby Day. Over 200 people from across the state came together to ask their legislators to support funding for PFAS clean up.
“Over 70 communities around the state have confirmed PFAS toxicity in their water, putting their health in serious risk. Communities have spoken: they want clean drinking water. Now we are calling on members of the Joint Finance Committee to listen to their constituents and prioritize the health of Wisconsinites.”
Learn more about our work on the state budget and view the action here.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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- Gov. Evers’ biennial state budget prioritizes clean water, clean energy, and public lands for Wisconsin - Wisconsin Conservation Voters - Feb 18th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid - Gov. Tony Evers - Feb 18th, 2025
- GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead - Danielle Kaeding - Feb 14th, 2025
- Wisconsin Conservation Voters thank Gov. Evers for prioritizing public health, urges bipartisan prioritization of baseline PFAS groundwater standards - Wisconsin Conservation Voters - Feb 5th, 2025
- Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS - Danielle Kaeding - Feb 4th, 2025
- Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin Praises Governor Evers’ Proactive Plan to Address PFAS in Our Water - State Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin - Feb 4th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Announces New Plans to Combat PFAS, Protect Kids and Families from Harmful Contaminants, and Expand Access to Clean, Safe Drinking Water - Gov. Tony Evers - Feb 4th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Kicks Off 2025 Year of The Kid with Efforts to Ensure Kids and Families Have Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water - Gov. Tony Evers - Jan 28th, 2025
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case - Danielle Kaeding - Jan 14th, 2025
- Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination - Danielle Kaeding - Jan 3rd, 2025
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