Our Mission
We empower communities in Wisconsin to demand environmental justice by holding the fossil fuel industry accountable through education and legal action, thereby creating a much-needed revenue stream for local governments and securing a healthy and resilient future for all, today and for generations to come.
Our Vision
We envision a Wisconsin where communities, economies, and ecosystems thrive because all people have the power to heal and protect their environment, local governments benefit from the accountability of the fossil fuel industry, and those responsible for its destruction are held accountable.
Core Principles
-
We champion environmental justice by prioritizing the needs of communities most impacted by pollution.
-
We advocate for shifting the financial burden of pollution from communities to polluters, thereby creating a revenue stream for local governments.
-
We empower communities with the knowledge and legal support to demand environmental protection.
-
We work to ensure polluters are held legally and financially accountable for environmental impacts, generating revenue that benefits local communities and governments.
-
We believe in the power of collective action and collaboration to create lasting change.
Our Values
-
Compassion: We approach our work with empathy for the communities and ecosystems we serve.
-
Integrity: We are transparent and ethical in all our actions and communications.
-
Science-Driven: Our work is grounded in the best scientific data and research available.
-
Community: We foster collaboration and collective action, believing that working together strengthens our impact and protects our shared natural world, while also supporting the financial well-being of local governments.
Bob Hanson - Chair, Veterans for Peace
Chris Larson - Wisconsin State Senator
Dr. Philip Blank - Meteorologist
Walter Wilson - FAIA NOMA
Christopher Cox
Bill Lange - Retired Prof.of Philosophy/Sociology, Univ.Mayor de San Simon,Cochabamba, Bolivia & social activist
Djade Denson - Civil Engineer
Omie Baldwin - Board Chair Emeritus, Farley Center
Jeanne Prochnow
Julilly Kohler - Former District Attorney
Peter McAvoy - Environmental Law
Tom Seery - Attorney, Former State Legislator
Dr. George T. Stone - Professor MATC Earth Sciences and Geology
Andre Walton - Ex. Dir. Our Wisconsin Revolution
George Meyer - Former DNR Secretary
Tony Wilkin Gibart - Environmental Law
Rev. Jonathan Barker - Pastor Grace Lutheran, Kenosha, WI; Author, Jesus Would Demand a Green New Deal
Corey Riday-White - Managing Attorney, Center for Climate Integrity
Tim Cordon - Building Unity Wisconsin
Paul DeMain - Environmental Activist
Rev. Greg Lewis - President, Souls to Polls WI
Patrica McFarland - President, Retiree Chapter MATC Local AFT-212
Antonio Butts - Ex. Dir., Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
Brady Coulthard - Small Business Owner, Political and Media Strategist
Jim Santelle - Of Counsel
"Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty, The objective is an environment of decency, quality, and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures." -Gaylord Nelson
ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS
