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Scott Walker on Environment
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Streamline process for safe and environmentally sound mining
One of the best ways we can show the people of Wisconsin that their state government is focused on jobs is to pass a bill that streamlines the process for safe and environmentally sound mining. Start with the legislation that was approved in the
Joint Finance Committee last session, include some reasonable modifications, and send me a bill to sign into law early this year.A mine would be a lifeline to people in northwestern Wisconsin, where the unemployment rate in Iron County is the
2nd highest in the state at nearly 12 percent. But the benefits will be felt all across Wisconsin.
We have the potential for a billion and a half dollar investment here in our state that could lead to as many as 3,000 construction-related jobs and
2,800 long-term jobs. It's no wonder that I've heard from people in places like Clinton & Wausau, Green Bay & Prairie du Chien, Superior & Chippewa Falls, all who want us to pass this bill. We need to get started on this project as soon as possible.
Source: 2013 State of the State address to Wisconsin Legislature
, Jan 15, 2013
Don't ignore sportsmen in DNR decisions
We must restore trust in the Department of Natural Resources by requiring more transparency and accountability while ensuring decisions are based on objective science and the best interests of the taxpayers and license buyers. As governor,
I will ensure the DNR becomes an 'opportunity' agency, giving job creators the opportunity to grow, sportsmen and women the opportunity to be heard and not ignored, and all Wisconsinites the opportunity to enjoy our state's abundant natural resources."
Source: Campaign website, scottwalker.org, "Issues"
, Nov 2, 2010
Delist wolf & implement land use policy that benefit people
An independent wolf population study is in order to better understand the wolf population while working on the issue of delisting wolves so that the state can regain control of the population and the management plan.
This is a state issue and the state of WI should be in charge of managing wolves rather than the Federal Government. To head Department of Natural Resources, would recruit someone who supports interests of hunters, fishermen, and trappers.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial press release, "Bowhunter"
, Aug 11, 2010
Page last updated: Apr 25, 2013
