Wisconsin’s conservation laws must be enforced

One thing that brings us together as Wisconsinites is our love of the outdoors. From conservation pioneers like Aldo Leopold to conservation-minded governors like Warren Knowles and Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin people of all political persuasions have understood our responsibility to preserve our forests, grasslands, waterways and wetlands for our children and grandchildren to learn from and enjoy. We also value having clean water to drink and clean air to breathe. That’s one reason that Wisconsin has traditionally been a leader in enacting sound conservation management policies...

...The natural beauty of Wisconsin is a gift, one that was handed down by generations of our forebears who preserved it for us. We have a duty and a responsibility to pass this gift along to our children and grandchildren, so that our state’s natural heritage, along with our clean air and water, can be enjoyed by future generations of Wisconsin citizens.

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Ken Notes: What Julie and her colleagues fail to identify is the economic benefit of environmental stewardship that will bring enough votes to a pro environmental agenda. We need to grow tourism and jobs. We need to work with companies willing to help the environment as long as they can continue to do business in Wisconsin. As long as environmental causes are anti jobs, growth, and corporate survival they will continue to see a conservative agenda working to limit their efforts. I know that this can change but not as long as those wanting change continue to blame those who can effect it.