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Q
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Question
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Position
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Background
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Result
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52
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Does the public support more testing and stricter standards for PFAS levels including in biosolids and groundwater?
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YES
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PFAS are dubbed “forever chemicals” because they’re very difficult to break down, and, what’s more, are carcinogenic, interfere with our hormone systems, and have made their way into Wisconsin’s waterways and drinking water.
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PASSED
89.04%
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53
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Do you support increasing the protection of Wisconsin’s environment by recommending the Wisconsin Legislature reinstate the Prove It first Mining Law-1997 Act 171?
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YES
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The reason for Wisconsin’s landmark “Prove it First” law for mining in metallic sulfides is simple and remains true to this day: there has never been an example of a metallic sulfide mine that has safely operated and closed without polluting the environment
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PASSED
84.98%
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54
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Do you support the WCC working with the DNR, the Natural Resources Board and our state legislature to implement a statewide ban on lead jigs and sinkers weighing 1oz or less?
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YES
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As responsible stewards of the land, it is our responsibility to reduce lead in the environment to ensure a diverse and viable wildlife population for future generations.
Lost tackle directly impacts populations of loons, swans, eagles, and osprey. In the last 27 years, Northern Wisconsin's Common Loon population has decreased by 22%.
A recent study that sampled 1200 eagles in thirty-eight states, including Wisconsin, found nearly half of all bald and golden eagles suffer from chronic lead poisoning.
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PASSED
60.71%
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55
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Do you support the Conservation Congress and WDNR working cooperatively with other conservation organizations to develop a statewide outreach program that increases the use of non-lead ammunition to end the lead poisoning of wildlife?
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YES
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PASSED
69.99%
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56
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To reduce potential groundwater and surface water nitrate and ecoli contamination, do you support the DNR requiring best available groundwater monitoring protocols for all permitted CAFO operations in Wisconsin?
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YES
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Wisconsinites deserve to be able to drink their water without concerns for safety, yet many can not.
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PASSED
89.37%
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57
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Do you support a ban on the shining of wildlife in the state of Wisconsin from Sept 15th thru December 31st?
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YES
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Hunting at night with dogs, ATVs, and snowmobiles raises public safety
concerns, is highly disruptive to people who live in rural areas, and contributes to a greater likelihood of illegal poaching activities
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PASSED
72.90%
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59
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Do you support the conservation Congress work with the DNR and the Legislature to develop language to strengthen Wis Waste of Resources 23.095 (1M) to prohibit the waste of game animals and fish in Wisconsin?
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YES
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Most states have wanton waste laws to prevent people from harvesting animals and then not utilizing them. Wildlife killing contests leave piles of dead coyotes, crows, and other species. Our state’s wildlife is considered a public resource, and behavior that results in the needless killing of wildlife without any utilization undermines the ability for everyone to enjoy our natural resources.
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PASSED
85.26%
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61
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Do you support opening the beaver season two weeks earlier and closing it four weeks later in each zone?
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NO
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With such an outdated Beaver Management Plan, and new information about the benefits of beavers on ecosystems and flood mitigation, the plan should be updated before increasing hunting of beavers
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PASSED
63.93%
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62
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Do you support allowing the continuously scanning of the landscape while hunting at night, using infrared light-based equipment?
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NO
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Hunting at night with dogs, ATVs, and snowmobiles raises public safety
concerns, is highly disruptive to people who live in rural areas, and contributes to a greater likelihood of illegal poaching activities
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FAILED
46.86%
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63-68
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Hazardous Wake from Wake Surfing Boats
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YES
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These boats create hazardous wakes that create a safety hazard to others using the lake; damage the environment; and erode the shoreline. Particularly concerning is the churning of the lakebed, destruction of aquatic plants & spawning beds, and swamping of loon nests.
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PASSED
67% - 69%
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74
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Would you Support Legislation Creating a Free Fishing Weekend Specifically for Veterans “Vets
on the Lake” for All Waters in Wisconsin?
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YES
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Removing barriers like the cost of a license or entrance fee are important steps to making sure everyone has access to enjoy our natural resources.
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PASSED
87.53%
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