Vote online - Conservation Congress

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is a citizen-elected board that advises the Natural Resources Board on environmental policies. It holds hearings around the state each spring to encourage public input on various environmental resolutions. However, like many events this spring, this year’s Conservation Congress will look a bit different. There will no longer be in-person meetings around the state, but there will be valuable ways to participate online. Despite the changes, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress remains an important opportunity to voice your opinion about our environmental future.

 Normally, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress holds hearings in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in the spring. At these hearings, participants can contend for a delegate position, present resolutions, and vote on the resolutions. An online voting component was introduced in 2019 with much popularity, although resolution presentations and delegate voting had to occur in person. For more information on the traditional WCC and its history, see our recent blog on the topic.

 Online voting will begin April 13 at 7 p.m. and will remain open for 72 hours, until April 16 at 7 p.m. It's simple - click the link and fill out the survey at (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020WISpringHearingInput)!

When voting, you will be asked to answer 55 questions related to environmental policy. This year, there are several issues that will be of particular interest to Sierra Club members. Follow this link for guidance on voting and more information.