
DOGE Trump and Musk Creating Havoc
By Tim Eisele “How many times can a man turn his head and pretend that he just doesn’t see. . . “ are words from a song by Bob Dylan and sung by many, including Peter, Paul and Mary. If people who care about the environment and wildlife don’t stand up for public lands…
Dark clouds in 2025
Madison—There are dark clouds on the horizon as we look ahead to the 2025 world of natural resources in Wisconsin. First, the terms of two of the longest remaining members of the Natural Resources Board (NRB) expire next May. Bill Smith, the current board chair, will finish his second year as chair in January and…
Public Intervenor, Wisconsin’s Loss
Madison, WI.—What Wisconsin lost in 1995 was on full display in Madison at an event celebrating the return of Tom Dawson to Wisconsin on October 1, 2024. Dawson served as the Public Intervenor for the State of Wisconsin from 1976 to 1995 and was instrumental in helping to prevent environmental damage from metallic mining,…
