Wisconsin DNR Partners With New North to Enhance Environment

New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, has joined a collaborative effort with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to enhance the environmental quality and community involvement within the Green Bay Watershed.

With a grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan, a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is being formed to be the community’s voice in identifying and acting on the Watershed’s environmental opportunities for two key initiatives: the Lower Green Bay and Fox River Area of Concern, and the Green Bay Conservation Blueprint.

The CAC, which is modeled on the Waterway Restoration Partnership in Milwaukee, provides a structured platform for individual citizens to share their opinions and perspectives on environmental restoration efforts for the targeted initiatives and the impact of policies and programs on residents and workers within the Watershed.

“We appreciate the chance to be involved with this initiative, which will measurably impact the environmental quality of our region,” said Juan Corpus, New North vice president, who is working with the DNR Office of Great Waters. “We are looking for community members to join us in positively influencing the environment of the New North.”

Those interested in being a part of the CAC can apply HERE. CAC members will be paid for their service to the committee.

An information session on the CAC – its objectives, the application process and how community members can get involved – is being held from 10-11:30am on July 31st at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Room BT 325. Registration for the event is available HERE.