Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Earth Week!
Protecting our natural resources, cleaning up our lands, waters, and air, and leaving Wisconsin and our world better than we found them are part of our state’s proud heritage and tradition.
As governor, I’m proud that we’re continuing to build upon this important work and history.
Since I signed an executive order to take the Trillion Trees Pledge, Wisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees, with over 10 million trees planted in 2024 alone.
That means we’re almost halfway towards our goal!
We also have to continue investing in protecting our land and water resources and expanding Wisconsin’s clean energy economy so we can leave our kids and grandkids with a better world than the one we inherited.
My budget plan reauthorizes the successful Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for another decade at the highest level ever to protect our green spaces, parks, and trails.
We’re also investing in ensuring folks have clean, safe water. I want to get the lead out of our drinking water for good, help private well owners fix or replace their contaminated wells, and protect kids, families, and farmers from PFAS contamination.
I also recognize that farmers are some of our most ardent stewards of our land and water. So, my budget also invests in their efforts to keep our land and water clean through our Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program.
My budget also works towards building a new future in Wisconsin for renewable energy and helps homeowners make home efficiency upgrades to lower out-of-pocket costs.
I encourage you to join me in celebrating Earth Week this week—pick up trash in your local neighborhood or park, fix a leak at home, weatherize your windows, cut down on food waste, plant a native plant or tree, recycle your old electronics.
It’s going to take all of us working together to make sure to leave our communities, state, and planet better than we found them.
Happy Earth Day and Arbor Day, Wisconsin. Let’s make it happen!
