Sustainable Links
State of Wisconsin
- 1000 Friends of Wisconsin
1000 Friends of WI advocates and promotes uses of land, water and air that shape healthy communities where people want to live, work, and play. - Aldo Leopold Foundation
The Aldo Leopold Foundation’s mission is to weave a land ethic into the fabric of our society; to advance the understanding, stewardship and restoration of land health; and to cultivate leadership for conservation. - Chasing Green
Chasing Green is run by a small but dedicated group whose goal is to share the simple message that ordinary people can positively impact our world in their everyday lives. - Dane County Sustainable Times
Sustainable Times is a free, monthly publication for people invested in protecting our world to create a better tomorrow - Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts
The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) assesses and anticipates climate change impacts on specific Wisconsin natural resources, ecosystems and regions; evaluates potential effects on industry, agriculture, tourism and other human activ - Alliance for Sustainability serving the Chequamegon Bay Area
We’re a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainability in the Chequamegon Bay region of Wisconsin and beyond. We work with local partners to promote resource conservation practices and reduce overall waste and consumption. - COWS: Center on Wisconsin Strategy
COWS is a nonprofit think-and-do tank that promotes “high road” solutions to social problems. These treat shared growth and opportunity, environmental sustainability, and resilient democratic institutions as necessary and achievable complements in human d - Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not be - K-12 Energy Education Program
KEEP’s mission is to initiate and facilitate the development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of energy education programs within Wisconsin schools. - Midwest Renewable Energy Association
The Midwest Renewable Energy Associationpromotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. - Northland College – Eco Visionary
Northland College’s distinctive environmental liberal arts curriculum, passionate faculty, and beautiful natural location can help you achieve your goals. - Raptor Education Group
The Raptor Education Group, Inc. is a non- profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to caring for injured or orphaned native bird species and public education on wildlife issues. - Sustainable Green Bay
- Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government
- UW Extension: Sustainable Communities Capacity Center
The Sustainability Team develops and maintains a University of Wisconsin – Extension (UWEX) institutional framework for understanding and promoting sustainability across all program areas and divisions. The Team engages in both internal capacity building - WI Dept. of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural resources and environment of Wisconsin. It manages state fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources, and environmental protection. - Wisconsin State Energy Office
The State Energy Office (SEO) is committed to supporting Wisconsin’s goal of: generating electric power and transportation fuels from renewable resources; capturing more of the emerging bioindustry and renewable energy market; and leading the nation in gr
National Resources
- Earth Day Network
The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and more. - The Natural Step
The Natural Step is a non profit organization founded with the vision of creating a sustainable society. - Everyday Activist
146 things that the everyday person can do to help the environment and transition into a more sustainable lifestyle. - Greenpeace Greenpeace is a long standing and well respected environmental advocacy group
- NRDC National Resource Defense Council, another environmental advocacy group
- Sierra Club Another longstanding environmental advocacy and conservation group
- Greensburg, KS – Rebuilding… Stronger, Better, Greener!
One of the coolest small towns in America. - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Backed by 34 years of achievement, NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand f - The Climate Reality Project
The Climate Reality Project is bringing the facts about the climate crisis into the mainstream and engaging the public in conversation about how to solve it. We help citizens around the world discover the truth and take meaningful steps to bring about cha - U.S. Dept. of Energy
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. - Toxic Release InventoryEPA’s database on toxic chemical releases based on a zip code search. Very informative
- ECHO EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO)
- EPA Environmental Protection Agency (federal agency)
Local Resources
- Central Rivers Farmshed
- City of Wausau Planning
- Downtown Grocery
A Local Organic grocery & Deli and an Everyday Farm Market at 607 Third Street, Wausau - Marathon County Comprehensive Planning
Marathon County and most of its 62 municipalities have adopted Comprehensive Plans through a massive cooperative effort. The Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department is responsible for leading this planning effort and providing assistance to the Envi - Mountain-Bay Trail
Mountain-Bay Trail, stretches 83 miles across north-central Wisconsin. Named for two geological features it connects – Rib Mountain in Marathon County and Green Bay in Brown County – the trail is built on the former Chicago and Northwestern right-of-way. - Rely Local – Wausau
RelyLocal isn’t just a website – it is a community campaign to rebuild our local economy and strengthen our community! - Sustainable Marshfield
Sustainable Marshfield is a volunteer organization committed to helping the community to adopt environmentally sound practices.
Helpful Hints
- CFL Recyclying
Info on where to recycle flourescent lightbulbs from Focus on Energy - Good Housekeeping’s Best Green Cleaners
The GHRI’s Home Appliances & Cleaning Products department put 23 green cleaners — nine laundry detergents, seven hand dishwashing liquids, and seven all-purpose cleaners — through rigorous tests, and found five winners, all of which get their cleaning - Plug In America
Plug In America is a coalition of RAV4-EV drivers, former lessees of Honda EV+, GM EV1, Ford Ranger and Ford Th!nk City electric cars, and advocates of energy independence and clean air. - TerraCycle TerraCycle provides free waste collection programs for hard to recycle materials. We then turn the waste into affordable green products. Find out how you can help, and get paid for recycling your trash, by visiting our brigades page.
