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
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