Tony Evers is establishing a strong — but not perfect — environmental record


Tony Evers is establishing a strong — but not perfect — environmental record


Twelve months ago, Tony Evers was sworn in as governor after waging a campaign that promised a strong commitment to conservation. So, one year in, how’s he doing?

The bottom line: Evers’ environmental record is very strong — but not perfect. It’s hard to overstate the obstacles the governor has faced. During eight years of Scott Walker, state government had largely abandoned our historic commitment to sound natural resource management. Under Walker, environmental protection funding in Wisconsin declined by more than any other state. Also, Evers has faced a Republican Legislature that has been uncooperative, to put it mildly....

...His action on the Stewardship Fund has been underwhelming so far. The fund, the state’s land conservation program, has been severely cut over the last eight years. Evers’ budget reauthorized the fund for only two more years (instead of the usual 10) and at a reduced and inadequate funding level. However, he’ll likely appoint a task force to develop recommendations for a stronger Stewardship Fund in the next budget...


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Ken Notes:Speaking of political suicide, I am going to agree (a little and I mean very little) with Sp Spe Spen Spencer Black (wow that was even hard to type).

BUT - On the Stewardship Fund, we need strong leadership and bipartisan support. If there are problems with how we use the fund, we need to fix them. If we have problems funding the programs we need to identify segregated funds and mandate the funds long term survival. This can not become a political football and if we need to break bread with Spencer Black to make this happen then schedule the luncheon - just don`t drink the Kool-Aid...

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