Responsible management of resources needs input

Wisconsinites are invited by the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.

Each year, residents have an opportunity to submit ideas as resolutions to the WCC. Resolutions must meet the following criteria:

• The concern must be of statewide impact.

• The concern must be practical, achievable and reasonable.

• The concern must be within the mission and vision of the WCC.

An individual citizen may submit no more than two resolutions, per year. Those interested in submitting a resolution are encouraged to reach out to the resolution review committee or their WCC county chair, for guidance in drafting a resolution.

Additional tips on preparing a resolution are available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/wcc/springhearing.

Resolutions will be accepted until Feb. 24, 2025. At the close of the submission process, the resolutions will be reviewed by a committee of WCC delegates, to ensure they meet the criteria for inclusion, and will be prepared for the spring hearing agenda and online input, which kicks off April 14, and will close April 16.

For more information or questions, contact Terri Roehrig, Executive Committee member of the WCC, at 920-540-2775.

Friends and community members bundled up, prior to Christmas, for some caroling fun at Cornell Health Services, sponsored by Huddle Up Pub. Not only did the group provide cheerful songs to the residents, but handed out gifts to brighten the holiday season.

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