“In a healthy community, people will be richer in . . . the health and pleasure of neighborhood than in their bank accounts.” -Wendell Berry From the essay, “Conservation is Good Work,” published 1991, appearing in Sex, Economy, Freedom & Community by Wendell Berry, Pantheon, 1993, pp. 40-41. If we think of this task of […]
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Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: How did the recent election results affect the prognosis for environmental protection in Wisconsin? Riverwest Eco-Voter A: In some ways we got a mixed bag in November, but generally we can rejoice that candidates who are more likely to support environmental protection measures were elected. In Federal races, Wisconsin followed […]
Where the Gubernatorial Candidates Stand
by Belle Bergner and Timothy Schaefer Weve taken four specific issues, presented some history on each, and the positions of Republican, Democratic and Green candidates for Governor. You make the choice for whom to vote but read carefully and consider the legacy that the next Governor of Wisconsin is capable of leaving for the […]
Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: Ive heard that were going to have a very dry summer and I water my garden a lot, so to save me from breaking the bank with my water bill, I think its time I get a rain barrel to store water. Are there other gardening techniques that can save me […]
Learning About Work, Nature And Life Along the Milwaukee River
by Jim Loew, photo Vince Bushell On July 26 the Washington High students joined with others to celebrate the completion of the East Bank Trail running along theriver valley from Riverside Park to Caesars Park and the pedestrian bridge over the old dam. Take a hike along the new trail and youwill see the work […]
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