Wisconsin hunting and conservation groups have blasted a Republican proposal to roll back wetlands regulations as an environmental disaster. But after several tweaks, the authors think they have a bill that will quiet the opposition.
In its original form, Assembly Bill 547 would have opened up about 1 million acres of state-regulated wetlands for development. That represents more than 20 percent of the state’s total wetlands.
The proposal was introduced in October and gained substantial support from real estate interests, developers and waste management companies who say regulations stymie development. But it also drew heated opposition from hunting and conservation groups, as well as Democrats....
Ken Notes: Rather than oppose we need to modify this legislation to improve public access, long term wetland protection, and tourism activities in rural Wisconsin. The bill will pass so we should address the form the bill takes and use it to enhance Wisconsin....
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