Who We Are
A nonprofit that mobilizes communities and advances policy and legal strategies to address unfair climate-related cost burdens in Wisconsin.
Mission
We empower Wisconsin communities to pursue environmental justice by mobilizing communities and advancing policy and legal strategies that shift the costs of environmental harm off taxpayers - strengthening local governments and protecting community well-being for generations to come.
Vision
A Wisconsin where communities, economies, and ecosystems thrive because the law ensures environmental costs are addressed by those responsible, local governments are financially stable, and communities are protected for future generations.
Core Principles
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We prioritize communities most affected by environmental harm and infrastructure strain.
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We advance efforts that shift the financial burden of environmental harm from local communities to responsible parties through policy and legal pathways.
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We equip communities with education and resources to pursue environmental protection using existing law.
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We support strategies that address the documented costs of environmental impacts and strengthen local government capacity.
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We believe collaboration among communities, legal partners, and local leaders drives lasting, effective solutions.
Our Values
Compassion: We approach our work with care for the communities and environments we serve.
Integrity: We operate transparently and ethically in our research, communications, and partnerships.
Science-Driven: Our work is grounded in credible scientific research and data.
Community: We foster collaboration among residents, leaders, and partners to strengthen local communities and support long-term fiscal stability.
Our Donors
We are grateful for the support of foundations and community partners committed to fiscal responsibility and accountability for our communities and our environment.
Julilly Kohler
Energy Foundation
St. Benedict the Moor Church
Greater Milwaukee Foundation​
Nia Fund of Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Wm. Collins Kohler Foundation
Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
Philip Blank was given the Honor of
Beatrice Martin Kershner
Our Sponsors
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350 Wisconsin
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ACE
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African American Round Table
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Anathoth Community Farm
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American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin
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Baraboo Acts Coalition
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BLOC Black Leaders Organizing Communities
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Building Unity
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Casa Maria Catholic Worker Community
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Canaan Baptist Church
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Clean Economy Coalition
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Clean Water Action Council
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Church Women United in Madison
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Chrysalis
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Current Electric
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Dane County Urban Triage
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Dominican Justice Team
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Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa
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Earth Justice Ministry First Unitarian MKE
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Echo Valley Hope
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Faith in Place
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Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) Fox Valley
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First Methodist Church
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First Unitarian Society
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Fox Cities for Public Education
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Fox Valley Advocates for Peace
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Fox Valley Peace Coalition
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Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
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Greater Milwaukee Synod, ELCA
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Greater Milwaukee United
Nations Association -
Healthy Climate Wisconsin
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Hope Straps
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Interfaith Peace Working Group
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Jewish Voice for Peace-Madison
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Juneau County Peace Committee
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Kickapoo Peace Circle
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King Coalition of Madison and Dane County
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Lauren Faith Smith Ministry for Nonviolence
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League of Women Voters MKE
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Madison Area Bus Advocates
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Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America
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Madison Arcatao Sister City Project
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Madison Friends Meeting (Quakers)
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Madison Infoshop
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Madison Mutual Aid Network
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Madison Physicians for Social
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Madison Pledge of Resistance
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Madison Voces de la Frontera
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Madison Working Group on Peace in Ukraine
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Madison for World BEYOND War
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MARNM Farm MKE Area Renewal Movement
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Milwaukee Veterans for Peace - Chapter 114
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Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
- Northern Spirit Radio
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NAACP Wisconsin
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Nukewatch
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Palestine Partners
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Peace Action of Wisconsin
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Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice
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Raging Grannies of Madison
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Richland Center
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Safe Skies Clean Water
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Secular Community Alliance
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Sheboygan Veterans for Peace - Chapter 25
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Shut Down Line 5
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Sierra Club
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SOULS (Solomon's Outreach & Urban Learning Sessions)
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Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network (SRWN)
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United Nations Association
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UW Madison Nelson Institute
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WI Electric Vehicle Association
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WI Network for Peace and Justice
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Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
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Wisconsin Sisters of the Divine Savior
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Women Against Gun Violence
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Youth & Youthful Adult Life Issues - Society of Friends
Our Team
Dean Muller, Board President
Karen Ingvoldstad, Board Vice President
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Karen Hunt, Board Secretary-Treasurer
Melissa Muller, Fund Development
Shahree Douglas, Communications & Outreach
Liz Malanaphy, Community Coordinator
Guinevere Hicks, Data Entry Assistant
Steering Committee
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
George Meyer - Former DNR Secretary
Tony Wilkin Gibart - Environmental Law
Corey Riday-White - Managing Attorney, Center for Climate Integrity
Tim Cordon - Building Unity Wisconsin
​Jim Santelle - Of Counsel
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
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