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The LWVMC Natural Resources Committee meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday to organize, educate and advocate on local and state environmental issues. (Please check the Calendar for upcoming meetings and events).

We recognize that our environment, if protected and wisely managed, will benefit all life and support healthy, vibrant and economically sustainable communities.

Our current areas of involvement are air, water quality and quantity, and climate change. We welcome you!

The IRA Incentive Calculator from Green Homeowners United, here.

Resources:

We would appreciate help reaching out to groups and organizations to spread the word about IRA resources for homeowners and renters. We are happy to do presentations for other groups. Interested in helping partner on an event? Fill out this form. Please share these resources and the invite to co-host events with churches, non-profits, community organizations, etc.

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Lead Issues in Milwaukee: Advocacy/Roundtables

Since 2019, the LWVMC has been conducting roundtables and collecting resources to advocate for safe living conditions, testing for sources of lead poisoning, and preventing lead poisoning.

Extensive information has been amassed on this subject by the Natural Resources Committee and has been used to urge officials to take action to ensure safe drinking water and living environments especially for children.

To view the Lead Issues in Milwaukee-Advocacy page, click here.

To view the Lead Issues in Milwaukee-Resources page, click here.

To view the Lead Issues in Milwaukee-Roundtables page, click here.

To view the Lead Issues in Milwaukee-Public Issues Forums page, click here.

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Lead Issues in Milwaukee: Resources

Take a look at the extensive work the Natural Resources Committee has done on collecting materials to advocate for safe living conditions, testing for sources of lead poisoning, and preventing lead poisoning.

To view the Lead Issues in Milwaukee-Resources page, click here.

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Public Information Forum: Milwaukee Climate & Equity Plan

On January 11, 2022, the LWVMC hosted a Public Information Forum on Milwaukee's Climate & Equity Plan featuring Erick Shambarger, Sustainability Director at the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) and Project Manager for the Milwaukee Climate and Equity Plan.

View the full recording here.

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Infrastructure Series and Report Card

Overview Series:
March 4, 2021 SE WI Quadrant Mtg: View
March 18, 2021 SW WI Quadrant Mtg: View
April 1, 2021 NW WI Quadrant Mtg: View
April 15, 2021 NE WI Qudrant Mtg: View

Category Series:
May 6, 2021 Topic- Energy: View
May 27, 2021 Topic- Bridges & Roads: View
June 17, 2021 Topic- Aviation & Transit: View
July 8, 2021 Topic- Inland Waterways & Ports: View
July 29, 2021 Topic- Stormwater & Dams: View
August 5, 2021 Topic- Drinking & Wastewater: View
August 19, 2021 Topic- Hazardous & Solid Waste: View

View the ASCE's Infrastructure Report Card (for Wisconsin) here

View the LWVMC's Infrastructure Report Card and Review here