Pat Kreitlow for Senate District 23
Wisconsin League Of Conservation Voters Endorsed Candidate Profile

Candidate Name: Pat Kreitlow
Office Running for: State Senate, District 23
Area of the state: Chippewa County, and parts of Clark, Eau Claire, Dunn, Marathon, and Wood counties

Why is Pat Kreitlow the best choice for conservation in this race?

• * Senator Kreitlow has a lifetime Conservation Score of 92%.
• * In 2008, Senator Kreitlow was added to the Conservation Honor Roll for making conservation a top priority in his district!
• * Senator Kreitlow has been a leader in the effort to replace unsustainable, foreign energy sources with local, homegrown energy solutions.
• * Senator Kreitlow is dedicated to the creation of an effective transit network throughout the state of Wisconsin that will decrease our dependency on personal cars and the unsustainable energy needed to fuel them (http://www.legis.wi.gov/senate/sen23/news/Press/2008/pr2008-028.asp, http://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/sen23/news/Press/2010/pr2010-007.asp)
• * Senator Kreitlow values the fragile ecology native to Wisconsin, and has led important initiatives to help protect the state’s natural areas and wetlands.
• * Senator Kreitlow is an outspoken supporter of stronger measures to protect groundwater in his primarily agricultural district, recognizing the profound influence that groundwater has on the statewide economy and on the health of Wisconsin residents.

When to vote: General Election — November 2, 2010
Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

How you can help:

* Support efforts to elect pro-conservation candidates by donating to Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters

* Vote for other pro-conservation candidates on the ticket. See WLCV’s endorsed candidates here.

* Show your support for Senator Pat Kreitlow by joining him on facebook…and share with your friends!

You’ve heard us say this phrase a million times, but there may be no better story that explains why it’s true than this one:

This past legislative session, Wisconsin had an opportunity to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act, a bill that would have created 15,000 new clean energy jobs here in Wisconsin, reduced our dependence on foreign oil and very importantly – reduced our contributions to global warming.

When the bill died on Earth Day, we heard from conservation voters statewide who weren’t just disappointed. They were angry.

They were asking WHY? Why did a bill that would address the most critical issue facing our state and nation die in the Wisconsin legislature?

The answer has a lot to do with Senator Jeff Plale. Senator Plale (a democrat from Milwaukee) was an original author of the bill. However, as the months of the legislature went by, Senator Plale worked with utilities to water down key provisions of the bill. Ultimately, Senator Plale prevented the bill from moving out of the Committee, which he co-chairs. Many have blamed his cozy relationship with opponents of the bill for its demise.

Perhaps you remember your own bitter disappointment when you heard the news that Wisconsin refused to take steps on global warming?

Right now, it’s time to turn that disappointment into action.

On September 14th (just 19 days from now), the voters of Milwaukee have a unique opportunity to replace Senator Plale with a true conservation champion. Chris Larson is running for state Senate because he believes Wisconsin can do better. Chris Larson is committed to creating a true clean energy future for Wisconsin. And, he has the leadership skills to do it. Already as a County Supervisor, he has become a recognized leader on issues like public transit, park protection, and clean energy. Learn more about Chris Larson here.

Chris Larson wouldn’t just be a better Senator than Plale. Chris Larson would be a conservation rockstar in the state Senate. Wisconsin needs Chris Larson to win on September 14th.

Winning a democratic primary against a long-time incumbent (especially one who is well funded by anti-conservation special interests) is not going to be easy.

BUT-We can win.

We are pulling out all the stops. There is a lot on the line on September 14th, so we are going to PUSH until the last possible minute.

That said, we need your help.

We need to contact voters. We need to tell them why Chris Larson is great. We need to tell them why they should make the effort to vote in a primary election. Voters need to hear directly from fellow conservationists that this race matters.

Can you commit a few hours of your time between now and September 14th to elect a great conservation Senator? Everyone can help make the difference.

• Even if you are hundreds of miles from Milwaukee, you can still make calls to voters. In fact, you can make calls right from your lazyboy! Just let us know if you are willing and we will get you set up. It’s easy…and rewarding! Call Matt at 608-661-0845 (or reply to this email) for more info.
• Join us for a door-to-door canvass in Milwaukee. The first one is coming up this weekend, with more to come. Find more info here.
• Join us at our offices in Madison, Milwaukee or Eau Claire to call voters. We have a lot of fun and eat a lot of pizza. Find more info here.
• Help assemble and distribute yard signs from our Milwaukee office. Call 414-224-1696 to plug in.
• Donate! Talking to voters takes funding.  We appreciate any special contribution you can make to this campaign. Contribute here.

We have just 19 days to make the point that we will not just watch global warming legislation die without taking action. Please help us elect Chris Larson!

The Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters’ Election Cycle is only two and a half weeks away!

If you haven’t signed up to ride or sponsored an Election Cycle rider yet, don’t worry – you still have time!

Sign up to ride TODAY and encourage your friends and family to ride with you!

You can spend a beautiful fall day riding with fellow conservation supporters and conservation champions who are fighting for you every day at the State Capitol!

Through participating and collecting pledges or sponsoring WLCV or an Election Cycle rider, you’re raising much-needed funds for one of the most effective conservation organizations in the state.

Don’t forget! There will be prizes for the Top 3 Pledge-Getters, and riders with $250 in pledges and $100 sponsors will receive their names on the Election Cycle banner!

Other prizes include:
• Timer’s Beverage Center generous-sized bottle of fine wine
• Whole Foods gift basket
• Machinery Row Bicycles prize package
• Movin’ Shoes gift card

What better way to spend a Sunday than by getting some exercise and exercising your conservation values at WLCV’s Election Cycle!

Sign up for WLCV’s Election Cycle today and join us for a great ride for a great cause!

Can’t ride? Sponsor a rider or WLCV and exercise your conservation values!

Do you have an opinion or two about what the legislature should be doing to protect natural resources?  We want to hear it!

Join us at one of the 8 upcoming Conservation Listening Sessions – occurring across the state – to share your thoughts.  Members of a wide range of conservation groups–including local lake associations, sportsmen groups, environmental organizations, farming groups and more will come to voice their conservation concerns.

From polluted lakes and invasive species to renewable energy and mercury pollution, we’re sure there will be no shortage of issues to discuss!  Together, we will cook up the legislature’s “Conservation To Do List” for the upcoming session.

Please join us at a Listening Session near you and help pick the Conservation Priorities for 2011-2012. If you are a member of a conservation organization, involved in a local group, or simply concerned about conservation, we encourage you to attend and share YOUR OPINION!

Dates and locations of the Conservation Listening Sessions

Eau Claire Listening Session
Tuesday, August 10th 6:30-8:00PM
L.E. Phillips Public Library (Chippewa Room)
Contact: Tom Stolp tom@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

La Crosse Listening Session
Wednesday, August 11th – 6:00-7:30PM
La Crosse Public Library (Auditorium)
Contact: Tom Stolp tom@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Green Bay Listening Session
Thursday, August 12th – 6:00-7:30PM
Brown County Public Library
Contact Staush Gruszynski  staush@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Fond du Lac Listening Session
Wednesday, August 18th – 6:00-7:30PM
Fond du Lac Public Library
Contact: Staush Gruszynski staush@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Madison Listening Session
Thursday, August 19th 6:00-7:30PM
Madison Central Public Library
Contact: Matt Dannenberg matt@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Stevens Point Listening Session
Thursday, August 26th – 6:00-7:30PM
Portage County Library (Pinery Room)
Contact: Matt Dannenberg matt@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Ashland Listening Session
Tuesday, September 21st – 6:00-7:30PM
Vaughn Library, 502 West Main Street
Contact: Jennifer Giegerich jennifer@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Kenosha Listening Session
Wednesday, September 29th – 6:00-7:30PM
Northside Library
Contact: Jennifer Giegerich jennifer@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Milwaukee Listening Session
Thursday, September 30th – 6:00-7:30PM
Urban Ecology Center (Community Room)
Contact: Jennifer Giegerich jennifer@conservationvoters.org
RSVP HERE

Two years ago, after a series of Listening Sessions around the state, local groups and citizen like you helped pick 4 Conservation Priorities, including Restoring an Independent DNR Secretary and Protecting the Great Lakes from water diversions. Because these issues were top concerns of citizens, they became top priorities for legislators as well.

If you are a member of a organization, involved in a local group, or simply concerned about conservation, we encourage you to attend one of the 8 Conservation Listening Sessions and share YOUR OPINION!

Richard Spanbauer for Assembly District 53
Wisconsin League Of Conservation Voters Endorsed Candidate Profile

Candidate Name: Richard (Dick) Spanbauer
Office Running for: State Assembly, District 53
Area of the state: Portions of Winnebago and Fond du Lac Counties, around southwest Lake Winnebago

Why is Richard Spanbauer the best choice for conservation in this race?

• Representative Spanbauer has been a local leader for decades, leaving him with an ingrained sense of responsibility for the people in his district, and the lands and resources they enjoy.

• Representative Spanbauer achieved an 83% on the Conservation Scorecard 2009-2010.
• Representative Spanbauer appreciates not only the recreational opportunities offered by nearby lakes Winnebago, Butte des Morts, Winneconne, and Poygan, but also values the ecological health of the lakes. As a member of the Winnebago Lakes Council and the Butte des Morts Conservation Club, Spanbauer volunteers his time to guarantee that the lakes in his district are ecologically intact for future generations to enjoy.
• Representative Spanbauer is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in local government. The local positions he has held, including Chairman in the Town of Algoma (2001-2009) and Supervisor in the Towns of Omro and Algoma, have allowed him to develop strong relationships with his constituency.
• Representative Spanbauer is a hunter and fisherman who believes that natural resource management is most effective when it’s independent of politics.

When to vote: General Election — November 2, 2010
Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

How you can help:

* Support efforts to elect pro-conservation candidates by donating to Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
* Vote for other pro-conservation candidates on the ticket. See WLCV’s endorsed candidates here

Randy Meyer for Assembly District 27
Wisconsin League Of Conservation Voters Endorsed Candidate Profile

Candidate Name: Randy Meyer
Office Running for: State Assembly, District 27
Area of the state: Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, Kiel, Marshfield

Why is Randy Meyer the best choice for conservation in this race?

• Randy Meyer is in tune with the needs and concerns of the people of the 27^th assembly district. He was born and raised in the district.  Prior to becoming the Mayor of Sheboygan Falls, he was an Alderman for five years.
• Randy Meyer has always been an active participant in his community, as a member of both the Sheboygan Jaycees and Kiwanis Clubs.
• Randy supports restoring the independent DNR Secretary.
• Randy is an avid and accomplished fisherman.  The 34 pound, 43 inch king salmon he caught is hanging in his office.
• Randy is even using a fishing boat turned parade float to spread his campaign message in parades across the district this campaign season!

“I have always loved the outdoors, fishing in particular, and believe we need to balance our economic needs with our conservation needs. This is one fiscal conservative who believes the two can fit together without adding cost to business…. All it takes is planning and leadership.”

Learn More: http://voterandymeyer.com

When to vote: Republican Primary Election — September 14, 2010
Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

How you can help:

* Support efforts to elect pro-conservation candidates by donating to Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
* Vote for other pro-conservation candidates on the ticket. See WLCV’s endorsed candidates here.
* Show your support for Randy Meyer by joining his facebook group…and share with your friends!

Madison – Today, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters announced additional candidates who have earned their endorsement in the fall election.  To date, the following candidates have been endorsed.

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is the only conservation organization in the state dedicated to electing pro-conservation candidates to the state legislature, the Governor’s office and other state offices.  A set of the endorsed candidates met the criteria for “automatic” endorsement based on their past performance as legislators.  Others participated in the endorsement process by completing a candidate questionnaire and an in-depth interview with members of the Board of Directors.

A final round of endorsements will be made following the primary.

Learn more about the candidates and the endorsement process of Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters at: www.conservationvoters.org.

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to electing conservation leaders, holding decision makers accountable and encouraging lawmakers to champion conservation policies that effectively protect Wisconsin’s public health and natural resources.

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Bob Turner for Assembly District 61
Wisconsin League Of Conservation Voters Endorsed Candidate Profile

Candidate Name: Bob Turner
Office Running for: State Representative, District 61
Area of the state: Racine, North Bay, Wind Point

Why is Representative Bob Turner the best choice for conservation in this race?

• •Representative Robert Turner has consistently voted pro-conservation.  In fact, he has a lifetime score of 91%. Representative Turner even scored a perfect 100% in 2008, making him a Conservation Champion.
• •Representative Bob Turner voted to provide funding for green jobs training by re-establishing the conservation corps and promoting universal construction standards for wind turbines.
• •In 2009-2010, the past legislative session, Representative Turner served on the Fish and Wildlife Committee which voted to expand youth hunting programs and ensured fishing locations would never be under-stocked.
• •Bob Turner has a long history of service.  He proudly served in the Vietnam War, earning a lifetime membership to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
• •An active member of his community, Bob Turner has served on the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Advisers, the NAACP, American Legion, VFW, the Masonic Fraternity and Shriner Club, the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha (past Chairperson) and the Racine Raider Football Team.

When to vote: Democratic Primary Election — September 14, 2010
Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

How you can help:

–Show your support for WLCV by joining us on facebook and share with your friends!
–Support Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters’ efforts to elect pro-conservation candidates. Donate to WLCV Today!
–Vote for other pro-conservation candidates on the ticket. See WLCV’s endorsed candidates.
–Read more endorsed candidate profiles on the Conservation News Blog.

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Roger Anclam for Assembly District 45
Wisconsin League Of Conservation Voters Endorsed Candidate Profile

Candidate Name: Roger Anclam
Office Running for: State Representative, District 45
Area of the state: Beloit, Clinton, Turtle

Why is Roger Anclam the best choice for conservation in this race?

• •As an active participant in the UAW  Conservation Effort, Roger has helped in removing invasive species and cleaning up wood deadfalls in Riverside Park .
• •While Chairman of Turtle Town Board, Roger Anclam organized an E-waste drive, helping his town keep toxic chemicals from electronic waste out of landfills and our drinking water.
• •Roger has shown his support for his local community for years by volunteering with the General Motors EAP Food Program, helping out needy families in southern Wisconsin.
• •As a Citizen Representative on the town’s planning commission for 10 years, Roger has taken part in the Town of Turtle’s monitoring of runoff from farms and industrial waste.
• •Roger and his wife Cindy have even taken steps in their own home to reduce their dependency on fossil fuels and reduce their carbon footprints.  They even installed a wood burning furnace to heat their home.
• •Roger is an avid fly fisherman, a hunter, and a member of the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters!

“As an outdoor enthusiast, I greatly value a healthy environment and wilderness recreational opportunities.  A strong portion of the substantial tourism industry is directly tied into how well we safeguard our natural resources and wild areas.”

Learn more: http://www.rogeranclamforassembly.com

When to vote: Primary Election, September 14, 2010
Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

How you can help:

–Show your support for WLCV by joining us on facebook and share with your friends!
–Support Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters’ efforts to elect pro-conservation candidates. Donate to WLCV Today!
–Vote for other pro-conservation candidates on the ticket. See WLCV’s endorsed candidates.
–Read more endorsed candidate profiles on the Conservation News Blog.

Ann Hraychuck for Assembly District 28
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Endorsed Candidate Profile

Candidate Name: Ann Hraychuck
Office Running for: State Assembly – District 28
Area of the state: Burnett and Polk Counties (map)

Why is Ann Hraychuck the best choice for conservation in this race?

• •Representative Hraychuck was just named a Conservation Champion for earning a 100% on the Conservation Scorecard 2009-2010.
• •Representative Ann Hraychuck was elected President of the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club.  She was the first female President in the organization’s 75 year history!
• •An active outdoorswoman herself, Representative Hraychuck believes that everyone should have the opportunity and capability to enjoy outdoor recreation. She (along with her husband) co-chairs the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club annual Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities.  They are also active in assisting children and adults with disabilities enjoy outdoor activities year-round.
• •Representative Hraychuck is Chair of the Assembly’s Fish and Wildlife Committee and also sits on the Natural Resources Committee, where she has played a leadership role in the passage of each pro-conservation bill in the past session.
• •Representative Hraychuck maintains a strong stance on the DNR Secretary issue, believing that conservation policies should never be a matter of partisan politics.

“We must all be vigilant and take the extra steps necessary to protect and preserve our environment. In this part of the state, hunting, fishing and camping aren’t just recreation activities, they are a way of life. We cannot afford a future with dirty water, poisoned fish and dead trees.”

When to vote: General Election, November 2, 2010
Voting information: Learn more about how and where to vote here.

How you can help:
* Support efforts to elect pro-conservation candidates by donating to Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters.
* Vote for other pro-conservation candidates on the ticket. See WLCV’s endorsed candidates.
* Show your support for Ann Hraychuck by joining her on facebook… and share with your friends!

Read more endorsed candidate profiles on the Conservation News Blog.