Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Mercy For Animals drone investigation reveals Wisconsin cheese industry's dirty secret

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercy For Animals has released a drone video investigation exposing how the Wisconsin cheese industry, despite marketing itself with idyllic imagery, relies heavily on industrial-scale factory farms with hundreds or thousands of cows and millions of gallons of manure. The new aerial drone footage shows how more than a dozen Wisconsin dairy farms store manure in open pits — some of which are located near residential neighborhoods.

Key Points: 
  • The new aerial drone footage shows how more than a dozen Wisconsin dairy farms store manure in open pits — some of which are located near residential neighborhoods.
  • Americans love cheese — U.S. cheese consumption has more than doubled over the past 40 years, according to the USDA .
  • And Wisconsin is the country's top cheese producer, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture .
  • Mercy For Animals is a leading international nonprofit working to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system.

Adams County Solid Waste & Recycling Teams with ERI to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling as Part of 2023 “Clean Sweep” Event

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Electronics will be collected as part of a larger recycling event for the community as part of the annual “Clean Sweep” event sponsored by Adams County and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Key Points: 
  • Electronics will be collected as part of a larger recycling event for the community as part of the annual “Clean Sweep” event sponsored by Adams County and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
  • The electronics recycling portion of the event, managed by ERI, is free to the public.
  • ERI, a certified e-Steward, observes all e-Stewards procedures and guidelines to responsibly recycle and securely destroy personal data on all e-waste.
  • “It is an honor to once again provide an event to benefit the good people of Adams County, Wisconsin,” said John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI.

New Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Launches to Make Water Quality Improvements Easier Across Wisconsin

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

In the past, it has been difficult for trading partners like municipalities and landowners to find each other, but the Wisconsin Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse creates a centralized location for interested buyers and sellers to engage in water quality trading that ensures long-term certainty while minimizing risk for all parties.

Key Points: 
  • In the past, it has been difficult for trading partners like municipalities and landowners to find each other, but the Wisconsin Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse creates a centralized location for interested buyers and sellers to engage in water quality trading that ensures long-term certainty while minimizing risk for all parties.
  • “For years, we have heard about the challenges around water quality trading from communities across Wisconsin,” said Erin Delawalla, RES Regional Client Solutions Manager.
  • The Wisconsin Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse has built a network of partners, including engineering firms, non-profits, local agronomists, and other stakeholders, to accelerate the pace of water quality trading across the state and help improve the condition of Wisconsin’s impaired waters.
  • The Wisconsin Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse will launch an online platform to connect sellers and buyers in April 2023 but is ready to start processing transactions immediately.

A. O. Smith Names Noelle Brigham as Environmental, Social and Governance Director

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Monday, July 25, 2022

MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, today announced the appointment of Noelle Brigham, P. E., Env.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, today announced the appointment of Noelle Brigham, P. E., Env.
  • as the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director.
  • Brigham will lead and drive all aspects of the ESG initiatives while developing a long-term strategy for the Company's global commitments and strategy in this field.
  • She received her master's in environmental engineering and Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from Marquette University as well.

State of Wisconsin Recommits to Partnership with Empower

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Empower announced today that the State of Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board under the Department of Employee Trust Funds has renewed its Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) supplemental retirement savings plan contract with Empower totaling $6 billion in assets.2 The partnership began in 2005.

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  • Empower announced today that the State of Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board under the Department of Employee Trust Funds has renewed its Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) supplemental retirement savings plan contract with Empower totaling $6 billion in assets.2 The partnership began in 2005.
  • We have hundreds of Empower associates who also live and work in Wisconsin.
  • Many of them have children, spouses, parents, and grandparents who work or have worked for state and local government entities in Wisconsin who depend on Empower, so for us, its a very personal relationship as well, said Rich Linton, president and chief operating officer, Empower.
  • Empower Retirement refers to the products and services offered by GWLA and its subsidiaries, including Empower Retirement, LLC.

Adams County Solid Waste & Recycling Teams with ERI to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling as Part of “Clean Sweep” Event

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Adams County Solid Waste & Recycling has teamed with ERI , the nations leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company; to provide Adams County residents with a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics as part of the countys Agricultural & Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep Event.

Key Points: 
  • Adams County Solid Waste & Recycling has teamed with ERI , the nations leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company; to provide Adams County residents with a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics as part of the countys Agricultural & Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep Event.
  • Electronics will be collected as part of a larger recycling event for the community as part of the annual Clean Sweep event sponsored by Adams County and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
  • The electronics recycling portion of the event, managed by ERI, is free to the public.
  • It is an honor to provide an event to benefit the good people of Adams County, Wisconsin, said John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI.

SFI Announces Forest-Focused Conservation Grants to Address Climate Change, Species Loss, and Water Quality

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Monday, March 21, 2022

The grants reflect the priorities of SFIs innovative Conservation Impact Project , which advances understanding of climate change, biodiversity, and water in sustainably managed forests.

Key Points: 
  • The grants reflect the priorities of SFIs innovative Conservation Impact Project , which advances understanding of climate change, biodiversity, and water in sustainably managed forests.
  • The grants also highlight the key role that SFI-certified organizations and other members of the SFI network play in collaborating on conservation projects.
  • The grant results will ultimately help forest managers manage tree species such as fir, spruce, beech, maple, pine, and birch in a changing climate.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, brand owners, conservation groups, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, governments, and universities.

Communities received $11.5M from Alliant Energy in 2021

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Friday, February 25, 2022

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities, said Aimee Davis, vice president marketing and communications of Alliant Energy.

Key Points: 
  • At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities, said Aimee Davis, vice president marketing and communications of Alliant Energy.
  • Last year, Alliant Energy met the ongoing needs of customers and communities through Impact Grants, the One Million Trees initiative and the Hometown Care Energy Fund.
  • New in 2021, the Alliant Energy Foundation team collaborated directly with nonprofit partners on high-impact projects to build stronger communitie s .
  • In 2021, nearly 100 high school and college-bound students received scholarships from Alliant Energy, totaling more than $120,000.

AVENTIV TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES INDEPENDENT ADVISORY BOARD OF EXPERTS AND ADVOCATES IN REENTRY, REHABILITATION, EDUCATION

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Mr. Yusef D. Jackson, a senior advisor to Aventiv, was instrumental in developing the board structure and roster.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Yusef D. Jackson, a senior advisor to Aventiv, was instrumental in developing the board structure and roster.
  • He will partner with the incoming chair launching its work and integrating the board into the operations of the Company.
  • "The formation and launch of the Advisory Board is a crucial step in Aventiv's ongoing transformation," said Jackson.
  • Aventiv also retained the Black-owned corporate strategy and development firm HP Global Advisors to advise the board curation process.

Social Media Strategies Summit for Public Agencies and Government Offices to Provide Helpful Strategies that Dramatically Improve Engagement Among Communities

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

All in all, the upcoming Social Media Strategies Summit promises to be an unmissable event.

Key Points: 
  • All in all, the upcoming Social Media Strategies Summit promises to be an unmissable event.
  • Additional information about the Social Media Strategies Summit for public agencies and government offices, as well as details for registration, can be found on the Social Media Strategies website at https://socialmediastrategiessummit.com/government-virtual-december-2021/ .
  • About Social Media Strategies Summit:
    Created by the Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI), Social Media Strategies Summit is a series of events across the United States, from New York City to Chicago to San Francisco.
  • As the longest-running social media conference in the nation, Social Media Strategies Summit is proud to offer opportunities for guests to network, learn and hopefully advance their careers in the process.