by TRC_Admin | Oct 15, 2020 | Meetings Conferences Events, Scenic Roadways
By Charlie Mitchell The 60-mile drive in Sauk County known as Farm Art DTour provided thousands of “Dtourists” with an opportunity to view and enjoy the charming, scenic farmland in pleasant early fall weather. Organized and presented by the Wormfarm Institute...
by TRC_Admin | Jul 1, 2020 | Environmental, Scenic Roadways, Wildlife
Roadsides can provide vital sanctuaries for pollinators and other wildlife. State highway departments are beginning to plant native species for habitat, increasing the esthetic attractiveness in the process, thanks in large part to the Habitat Highways initiative by...
by TRC_Admin | Dec 5, 2019 | Year End Report
The Billboard Reform Act was introduced into the state legislature, intended to stop construction of any more billboards along major highways in Wisconsin. Scenic Wisconsin officers and board members were instrumental in drafting a bill sponsored by Representative...
by TRC_Admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Billboards, Legislative
Reprinted Op Ed by Charlie Mitchell which appeared on November 5, 2019 in the Urban Milwaukee They degrade Wisconsin scenery and are unnecessary in digital world. Three billboards. Photo: Jeramey Jannene. New light was shed on the effects of...
by TRC_Admin | Oct 8, 2019 | Meetings Conferences Events
An impressive roster of community leaders spoke to an attentive audience in Wauwatosa, October fourth, about a range of topics relevant to protecting and enjoying the scenic assets of Wisconsin. The Scenic Wisconsin Leadership Conference, produced by non-profit...