Conservation Groups Oppose Foxconn Water Plan

MADISON, Wis. – As part of the deal being proposed for Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn to build a large plant in southeast Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker is proposing that the city of Racine be allowed to divert 7 million gallons of Lake Michigan water every day.

The water would be used in the manufacture of high-tech electronic screens.

Conservation groups oppose the plan, saying it`s just the latest move to undercut the state`s environmental laws.

"I think it`s important that people understand the impact that Foxconn is going to have on the state,” says Ryan Billingham, communications director for the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters...   ...more

Ken Notes: This is another area where we will need to seek a seat at the table and do far more than just say no. We need to negotiate environmental friendly concessions in exchange for the water they need, and will get, from a conservative legislature.