by TRC_Admin | Jul 6, 2019 | Environmental
Study says trees will help fight global warming WASHINGTON – The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A trillion of them, maybe more. And there’s enough room for them, Swiss scientists say. Even with existing cities and...
by TRC_Admin | Apr 21, 2019 | Visual Blight
Clean energy or undisturbed vistas? Cindy Blanc and husband Peter Minucci took up residence on 5 acres in the south-central Wisconsin countryside for the serenity and scenic views. “This is the best place to watch stars because there’s no light out here,” she said....
by TRC_Admin | Feb 8, 2019 | Conservation
Action by Common Council is result of citizen protests. Will it be enough to save Sanctuary Woods? Photo and Article by Charlie Mitchell At their Dec 18 meeting, the Wauwatosa Common Council approved a long-delayed and greatly-revised Life Sciences District Master...
by TRC_Admin | Jan 29, 2019 | Visual Blight
Some are eager to lease their land; others all it ugly Bob Bishop is a 61-year old farmer living in dairy country in southwestern Wisconsin. Soon, however, the family will stop raising dairy cows because the industry is in trouble. The bishops, who farm in Iowa...
by TRC_Admin | Jan 3, 2019 | Billboards
One driver took the time to publicly thank the Dane County Board for taking action that resulted in the removal of three large outdoor advertising signs. Here is a copy of the letter that appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal on Nov 8, 2018. Thanks for removing...