What We Do
We work to ensure that the costs of climate-related damage are not unfairly shifted onto Wisconsin taxpayers.
Legal Accountability Efforts
We assist Wisconsin communities in pursuing claims to recover infrastructure, emergency response, and long-term adaptation costs — just as other communities across the country have done (read about current legal cases around the country here).
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Our work includes fiscal analysis, research, and support for legal strategies grounded in existing law.
Research and Public Information
We publish cost analyses and provide clear information about how climate-related damage affects local budgets and public services. Transparency and accuracy guide our work.
Municipal Collaboration
Climate-related infrastructure costs do not affect all communities equally. In Wisconsin, Tribal Nations, rural and agricultural areas, low-income neighborhoods, and communities with aging infrastructure may face disproportionate fiscal strain.
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We work to ensure all communities, especially those with limited tax bases, are not left carrying rising public costs alone.
Community Outreach
We provide residents and local leaders with clear information about climate-related costs and the legal tools available to address them.
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When communities understand the financial impacts of climate damage, they are better equipped to protect local budgets and plan for the future.