Help Support the Department of Natural Resources in Limiting Phosphorous Pollution to Our Waterways!

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is calling on our members and friends to support clean water in Wisconsin rivers, streams and lakes by supporting the Department of Natural Resources's proposed standards to limit phosphorous pollution.

Phosphorous pollution causes algae growth which threatens public health, property values and tourism.  Not only does algae contribute to smelly discolored water, but it threatens fish life and can be toxic to humans and animals.

You can help speak out for clean water by submitting written comments by APRIL 30th:

• Jim Baumann, DNR-WT/3, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI, 53707-7921
• Or send them to james.baumann@wisconsin.gov. 

Tell the DNR you support the rules and that:

• Wisconsin needs strong standards to protect its rivers, streams and lake from phosphorous pollution
• DNR should move forward to protect public health, fish and wildlife and Wisconsin tourism with strong phosphoruous standards.
• DNR should ignore those who are trying to scare peopole into opposing reasonable and affordable steps to control phosphorous pollution and protect our waters.
• Failing to protect Wisconsin waters for recreation and tourism negatively impacts public health and the fising and tourism industry.

For information on Phosphorus and the proposed regulation click here.