MONROE COUNTY – The May meeting, the Monroe County Climate Change Task Force will be expanded to two meetings on Wednesday, May 5, for the purpose of kicking off a ‘Monroe County Climate Readiness and Rural Economic Opportunity Assessment.’
With focus in the nation and the state shifting to investment in climate resilient and clean energy infrastructure, Monroe County is taking steps to position themselves to take advantage of anticipated funding opportunities. Having experienced the devastation from the rain event that led to the historic 2018 flood event, the county has adopted a ‘time is of the essence,’ proactive approach.
The first of two meetings will take place in the morning of May 5, from 9-11 a.m., in a ‘virtual-only’ format. The guest speakers will be U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, who will speak from 9-9:45 a.m., and Congressman Ron Kind who will speak at 10:30 a.m. Following their presentations, the task force will discuss ongoing initiatives, and new federal policies and programs.
To join the meeting virtually, go to:
Meeting link: https://monroecountywi.webex.com/
Meeting number: 187 414 1915
Password: CCTF
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Jay Fuhrer, lead educator and soil health specialist with Menoken Farm in North Dakota will be the featured guest speaker at the task force’s June 2 meeting, from 9-11 a.m.
The second of two meetings will take place on Wednesday, May 5, from 1-3 p.m. This meeting will feature task force members and Wisconsin Green Fire Executive Director Fred Clark. The meeting is a kick-off for the development of a ‘Monroe County Climate Readiness and Rural Economic Opportunity Assessment.’
The meeting will be offered both in-person at the Sparta American Legion Hall, 1116 Angelo Road, and virtually as well. To join the meeting virtually, go to:
Meeting link: https://monroecountywi.webex.com/
Meeting number: 187 379 7048
Password: Greenfire
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