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Listen to former senator Dan Theno speak at a No Gerrymandering protest January 28th in Green Bay:
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On Dec. 16, 2021 the DNR released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Ebridge's proposed relocation of its Line 5 petroleum pipeline in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Access the two-volume Draft EIS below, under Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will accept written comments through Friday, March 4, 2022, and will hold a virtual hearing Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
You are also invited to attend a webinar on the threat posed by Enbridge gas and oil pipelines to the Great Lakes Watershed on January 6th at 6:30pm.
Granting permits to Enbridge for Line 5 is fiscally irresponsible. The risks to our economy and jobs, which rely so heavily on clean water, are too great. We will be left “holding the bag” for this stranded asset as global markets move away from fossil fuels. Enbridge recently shortened depreciated life of its pipelines from 30 to 20 years.
Read MoreAfter Fifth Direct Action Demanding that Biden Do More to Protect Freedom to Vote.
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So proud of our national League leaders!
Read MoreThe Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is a division of the Executive Office of the President that co-ordinates federal environmental efforts in the US. and works closely with agencies and other White House offices on the development of environmental and energy policies and initiatives.
The LWVWI added their signature to this letter, along with collaborating organizations, requesting that the CEQ exert leadership in ensuring a comprehensive environmental review be conducted for the entire Enbridge Line 5 and that any permit approvals be consistent with the Biden Administration's priorities on climate and environmental justice.
Read MoreClick to see the public comments prepared by the League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties on the Clean Water Act, Section 401 Certification and Anti-degradation Decisions.
Read MoreClick to view the video of the Zoom Meeting on October 4th, 2021. Excellent discussion of Enbridge pipelines issues.
Read MoreIf you’re a local League event planner, the United Nations 2021-22 Briefing Book on Human Rights is a great resource for program planning. The briefing book was prepared by the Human Rights Special Interest Group and describes the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the world’s future. Many of the goals are compatible with League positions, including environmental reform, health care reform and social justice. The presentation of each goal contains suggested ways to educate others about the goal with links to related programming offered by local Leagues throughout the country.
Read MoreRecently the Town of Clover, Bayfield County, was presented with an application to withdraw, bottle, and sell artesian water from a private spring. The Town of Clover and Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department denied the permit. The applicant has appealed the decision to the Bayfield County Board of Adjustment, which will hear the appeal on July 29, 9:00 a.m.
You can get more information at this website https://www.lakesuperiornotforsale.com/take-action and submit your written opinions before July 28, at noon, to be included in the official public record.
The LWV-ABC will be submitting comments in support of the Town of Clover and the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee's decisions. Click Read More to see the comments. We encourage you, as individuals, to also submit your comments.
Read MoreClick to read the article for Bottom Line Newspaper, July Issue, By Anne Chartier, Voter Services Committee Chair
Read MoreThe League of Women Voters of Ashland and Bayfield Counties is a nonpartisan political organization whose main objective is to promote political responsibility through the informed and active participation of all citizens in government at all levels, especially locally. Making Democracy Work!
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