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For those who want events added to the calendar but are unsure of the technology requirements please reply to this thread with information about your event so that we can try to get your event added.
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govt has different agenda
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Clean Water Discussion
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Thursday, 4:57 PM EDT by
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Thread started: May 6 2008, 12:06 PM EDT
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I agree that the existing laws on water pollution need to be enforced. If the federal government is going to take the time to make the laws, then it should find the time to enforce the laws. However, I do not expect an increase in federal funding for water clean up any time soon. This article focuses on the need for federal funding, but it doesn't explain the difficulties involved with funding. In order for the federal government to increase its budget for water clean up, it would have to take funds from other programs by lessening those budgets or increase taxes. Unfortunately, our current administration places many priorities over that of water quality so taking funds from elsewhere seems out of the question right now. Also, in the midst of a economic slump, raising taxes would definitely not be the popular way to get more funding for water clean up. I do think this is a major issue and it needs to be fixed; however, the federal government is not at the right position to do so right now.
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As someone who is part of such an organization, groups like Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers, part of the River Keeper organization, and many other Milwaukee water advocacy groups do stick their necks out and try to keep our areas water clean with the goal of it being open for recreation. They do receive a lot of grants and money from the state for performing service or from suing them for violations. I agree that the state directly doesn't do enough to enforce the laws they are expected to force under the federal mandates of the clean water act, but citizens are really going to need to be the ones to do it. A good law suit can force the state to fund what is needed and pay for a law school student's summer internship.
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Error about FJS
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James Sensenbrenner
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Jun 5 2008, 9:32 AM EDT by
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You're statement that FJS was not chosen to be the ranking member of the House judiciary committee following the take-over of Congress by the Democrats is not entirely true. The Republicans place a six-year term limit on all committee chairs. FJS was finishing his third term as House judiciary chairman in 2006 and was therefore ineligible to serve in a leadership position on that committee even if he wanted to.
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Jun 5 2008, 9:32 AM EDT
Excellent, thanks for the clarification.
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Bike to Work Week!
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May 5 2008, 7:21 PM EDT by
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May 12 - 16, 2008
Milwaukee, Madison, Fox Valley, LaCrosse, and Sheboygan Areas
By making the decision to burn calories instead of gasoline, you're joining one of the fastest-growing movements in the country. Whether you are a first-time commuter or an experienced road warrior, the time for bicycling to work has never been better. Sponsored by the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin.
For more details, see: http://www.bfw.org/btww/index.php
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EcoJAM LitterSLAM
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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
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Apr 30 2008, 3:31 PM EDT by
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EcoJAM LitterSLAM
"Bringing the community and students together through the environment"
May 3rd, 2008
1030am- 2 clean ups
1) Sandburg Dorms 3400 N Maryland, Milwaukee
2) Riverview Dorms 2340 N Commerce St, Milwaukee
NOON= MUSIC at the Riverview Dorms
Tentative Time schedule
12-Nik Kovac (Alderman) Kate Nelson (Sustianability Coordinator @ UWM) ((Speakers))
1210- HASH
1235-Adrienne Roach
1245-Jesse Voelker
1:20- Red Stuff
1:45-John Ketterhagen
We'd LOVE to see you there!
Brought to you by the WLCV, SHAC, and University Housing.
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Apr 30 2008, 3:31 PM EDT
This looks great! Nice job getting Nic Kovac, the new alderman for Riverwest and the East Side, to come out and say a few words. He made some impressive commitments on the campaign trail.
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EcoJAM LitterSLAM
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Apr 30 2008, 2:59 PM EDT by
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The EcoJAM LitterSLAM will create a bond between the students and the community through the environment. There will be a clean up at 10:00am at both the Sandburg and Riverview Dorms (meeting place.. front lobby). Then we will all meet at the Riverview dorms(you can take the yellow bus by the library) at Noon for music and speakers and a mural painting.
We'd love to see you there. =)
10:00 Clean UPS
Sandburg Dorms 3400 N Maryland AVE
Riverview Dorms 2340 N Commerce ST
NOON= MUSIC at the Riverview Dorms
12-Nik Kovac (Alderman) && Kate Nelson (Sustianability Coordinator) (SPEAKERS)
1210- Oscars Crazy Chemistry Extravaganza
1235-Adrienne Roach
1245-Jesse Voelker
1:20- Red Stuff
1:45-John Ketterhagen
2:15- Horse Drivin Buggy
SPREAD THE WORD!
tell all your friends about the event!
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Film: Escape from Suburbia
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Apr 28 2008, 10:29 AM EDT by
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Tues, June 17th, 6-8pm
Urban Ecology Center.
Escape from Suburbia. The sequel to the award-winning film, The End of Suburbia, about the future of the American dream after the oil age. This film focuses on viable alternatives for citizens and communities working at the local level.
Screening followed by discussion. $5 suggested donation; free for UEC members
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Visions of Post-Carbon Milwaukee
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Apr 28 2008, 10:27 AM EDT by
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Potluck & Discussion: Visions of Post-Carbon Milwaukee
Tues, May 20th, 6-8pm
Urban Ecology Center. .
Please bring a dish to share (dinnerware provided) and also share your vision of life in Milwaukee after a successful transition away from fossil fuels.
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Greater Milwaukee Synod Earth Day Worship and Care for Creation Fair
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Earth Day
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Apr 21 2008, 1:19 AM EDT by
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Featuring care-for-the-Earth activities for kids, discussions for teens and events for adults, including: representatives from local environmental organizations, energy audit and solar information, community supported agriculture, recycling information and more.
When: 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22
Where: St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa
How much: Call for prices
Contact: 414.774.0441
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Party for the Planet at Milwaukee County Zoo
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Earth Day
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Apr 21 2008, 1:17 AM EDT by
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Learn about taking care of planet Earth at the Milwaukee County Zoo, featuring exhibits and habitats highlighting the importance of conservation. Learn ways you can lessen your impact on the Earth and protect our endangered species.
When: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 West Blue Mound Rd.
How much: $11.25 adults, $10.25 senior, $8.25 children
Contact: 414.256.5466
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Scrap Metal Drive April 26
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St. Sebastian School is holding scrap metal drive on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Bring any kind of scrap metal to the playground at 55th and Washington Boulevard, and the proceeds will help fund school programs.
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Wisconsin Green and Growing: Governor's Earth Day Celebration 2008
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Earth Day
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Apr 18 2008, 12:37 AM EDT by
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The Green and Growing: Governor's Earth Day Celebration is the start of a new springtime family tradition. If you're between the ages of 5 and 8, you and your parents or guardians are invited to join the Governor and First Lady Jessica Doyle at the Executive Residence in Madison for some Earth Day fun. You can play recycle toss, enter a globe race, make buttons and join in other activities.
Parents or guardians, sign your child up now! Participation is limited to the first 400 children who register.
Limit of two guests/child.
If you have more than one child participating, you must complete a separate registration form.
Send your registration to:
Dept. Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Green & Growing 2008 Governor's Earth Day Celebration for Wisconsin's Children
P.O. Box 8911,
Madison, WI 53708
After your registration is received, you will be mailed a confirmation letter with additional information.
Questions Call 608-224-4790
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/cool/GovEarthDay.htm
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Conservation International and Starbucks
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Earth Day
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Apr 18 2008, 12:34 AM EDT by
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Small change makes a big difference.
In celebration of Earth Day, on Tuesday, April 22, for every purchase made with a Starbucks Card, starbucks will donate 5 cents to Conservation International. Every $10 donated equals 10 trees in Chiapas, Mexico.
http://www.conservation.org/campaigns/starbucks/Pages/default.aspx
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ethanol vs. investment in foreign economies
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Ethanol Discussion
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Apr 16 2008, 12:36 PM EDT by
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The discussion on ethanol makes some good points. However, it ignores the huge investment in foreign economies that our country is currently making by its reliance on petroleum. We all know what's happening at the gas pumps. Those dollars are going to foreign countries; some of which are bent on the destruction of this country. Others are purchasing our domestic companies. It may well be worth an increase in taxes to become energy independent. Brazil made the investment in alcohol years ago and is now virtually energy independent. The cost to Brazil was significant at first, but it has paid off.
I am not advocating taking a blind eye to the environmental problems that ethanol can create. Those problems can be dealt with, in part, by government restrictions on the use of fertilizer. Also, new technology will further reduce emissions as emission controls are enhanced.
In summation, many of our country's current political and economic problems are due to our dependence on foreign oil. Ethanol can go a long way towards eliminating that dependence. We need to keep our eye on the big picture while evaluating alternative energy sources such as ethanol.
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Apr 16 2008, 12:36 PM EDT
Yes, it does ignore the foreign investment aspect. The issue of ethanol production and consumption in the U.S. is so complex that it is difficult to encompass every aspect of it and furthermore give each aspect its due credit. Thank you for that insight.
Brazil is a much different story in that they used ethanol derived from sugar cane, which is more sustainable (although difficult to harvest) and far more efficient than corn. It may provide a good model to follow, but this difference must be accounted for.
Ethanol is realistically only effective in the short-term as it is unsustainable and inefficient, but may pave the way for the research and development of better alternative fuels to further the end goals of the environment and economy. It is indeed important that we take care to avoid negligence on both accounts. Unfortunately, it does not seem that there’s any one good answer to solving the problem of dependency on foreign oil.
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Holiday Wrappings
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Random Acts of Green-ness
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Apr 15 2008, 7:42 PM EDT by
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You can also use old Netflix covers as wrapping paper.
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South Milwaukee Voice Earth Day Clean-up
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Earth Day
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Apr 14 2008, 11:16 PM EDT by
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South Milwaukee will hold a cleanup day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19 in celebration of Earth Day.
Pick up bags at City Hall, 16th and Rawson avenues, the intersection of Oak Creek Parkway and north Chicago Avenue or the South Milwaukee Fire Department.
Call the clerk's office at (414) 762-2222 to register.
Lunch will be served to all volunteers at the South Milwaukee Senior Center following the cleanup.
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Milwaukee to promote clean water on earth day
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Apr 14 2008, 7:15 PM EDT by
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Milwaukee April 19, 2008 Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District
Steve Jacquart (414-225-2138)
Unwanted Medications
This year's 3rd annual Medicine Collection Day (A prescription for clean water & safe kids) on April 19th will collect and safely dispose of medicines in Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee, and Washington counties. This will be our first truly regional Medicine Collection Day to help protect Lake Michigan, prevent childhood poisonings, and reduce substance abuse.
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Eau Claire Community Earth Day Celebration
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Earth Day
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Apr 14 2008, 6:06 PM EDT by
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Eau Claire will celebrate Earth Day on April 26 from 11am - 6pm in Phoenix Park. Events include environmental exhibits, musical performances, and projects for children. For more information, visit the website below:
http://www.ltcalendar.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2229&year=2008&month=04
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UW-Milwaukee Environmental Films
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Earth Day
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Apr 14 2008, 6:01 PM EDT by
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UW-Milwaukee is hosting film screenings and workshops on April 26. For more information and a film schedule, go to:
http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2007/04/earth-day-continues-at-uw-milwaukee.html
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Milwaukee Area Care for Creation Fair and Worship
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Earth Day
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Apr 14 2008, 5:58 PM EDT by
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St. Matthew's Church in Wauwatosa is holding Earth Day celebrations on April 22 from 5-8pm. For more information on the programs and location, go to:
http://ww2.earthday.net/~earthday/node/8735
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