August 18, 2005: Headlines: Figures: COS - Tunisia: Politics: State Government: Environment: WRN: Doyle unveils 'Conserve Wisconsin'
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August 18, 2005: Headlines: Figures: COS - Tunisia: Politics: State Government: Environment: WRN: Doyle unveils 'Conserve Wisconsin'
Doyle unveils 'Conserve Wisconsin'
Doyle unveils his new plan -- Conserve Wisconsin -- which focuses on three main areas, protecting waters, conserving our lands, and ensuring a sustainable energy future. "To protect our waters, we will take steps to curb the spread of invasive species, which threaten to choke off the fragile ecosystems of our lakes and rivers." Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and his wife served as Peace Corps Volunteers in Tunisia in the 1960's.
Doyle unveils 'Conserve Wisconsin'
Governor unveils 'Conserve Wisconsin'
by Jackie Johnson
Doyle unveils Conserve Wisconsin.JPGThe governor unveils a new conservation agenda for the state. Governor Jim Doyle says his overall strategy to grow Wisconsin is to invest in our natural strengths, which he says include workers, schools and environment. With conservation and environmental groups by his side, Doyle unveils his new plan -- Conserve Wisconsin -- which focuses on three main areas, protecting waters, conserving our lands, and ensuring a sustainable energy future. "To protect our waters, we will take steps to curb the spread of invasive species, which threaten to choke off the fragile ecosystems of our lakes and rivers."
And, Doyle says, he'll develop the first statewide water conservation strategy. And, he says, he'll focus on creating more renewable fuels. To protect our lands, the governor says, we'll offer tax incentives to companies that agree to sustainable management of our forests. "We will guard against forest fragmentation to maintain the natural habitat of our wildlife and insure that a walk in the woods isn't interrupted by construction cranes and bulldozers."
Other priorities of the governor are cleaning up blighted neighborhoods to improve urban environments and protecting the Stewardship Fund, which preserves our state's natural heritage for future generations.
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