Press Releases

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March 2013 - Opee award, Madison, WI.  UW-Extension Local Government Center recognized with “Opee” award. Center honored for educating local public officials on Wisconsin’s open records and meetings laws.

February 2013—Energy On Wisconsin, Madison, WI.  New online resource supports sustainable energy use State Energy Office and UW-Extension team up on information clearinghouse for local governments, business, energy providers.

July 2012 – Beware of Toxic Driveway Sealants, Madison, WI 

July 26, 2012 – Wisconsin Wells Groundwater Quality Viewer

January 26, 2012 – Wisconsin Awarded a State Energy Extension Partnership (SEEP) Grant by the US Department of Enery — http://fyi.uwex.edu/news/2012/01/26/uw-extension-state-energy-office-join-forces-to-improve-wisconsins-energy-efficiency/

December 5, 2011 – Building Community Capacity through Broadband

November 4, 2011 – Seasonal Smoke from Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers Poses Health Risk

October 13-2011 – New American Community Survey shows rise in poverty and unemployment; decreased income in Wisconsin  More children than elderly are living in poverty

June 14, 2011 –  Water Star Program Highlights Communities’ Creative Solutions to Water Resource Challenges

March 3, 2011 – Wisconsin Municipalities Under Fiscal Stress Before Proposed Budget Changes

September 25, 2010 – Wisconsin’s Beautiful Birds

March 1, 2010 – Using Social Networking to Reach New Hunters

December 2009 – New Study Sheds Light on Recreational User Conflicts