Environment & climate in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,194 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most environment & climate activity
- Madison, WI (95)
- Dane, WI (93)
- Lake Geneva, WI (84)
- La Crosse, WI (77)
- Wausau, WI (71)
- Stevens Point, WI (60)
- Edgerton, WI (58)
- Green Bay, WI (54)
- Elm Grove, WI (53)
- Milwaukee, WI (52)
- Shorewood, WI (50)
- Rock County, WI (50)
Latest matching meetings
Zoning Board to consider McDonald's with drive-thru at 1250-1274 Broad St
The Bloomfield Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider an application by SPG at Bloomfield, LLC to convert an existing property at 1250-1274 Broad Street into a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru service. The applicant is seeking a D1 use variance for drive-through service…
Council to levy assessments, consider ordinances, Creekside Estates plat
The Bloomer City Council is holding a public hearing and considering several business items, including a final resolution for special assessments on an alley replacement, two zoning ordinance changes, and the final plat and purchase agreement for Creekside Estates. They will also review a recycling center cost update…
Committee to review school zone safety, code updates, and nature park proposal
The Parks and Public Spaces Committee will discuss several initiatives, including updates to Village Code Ch. 207, a safer school zones initiative, and a vision triangle regulations review. They will also hear reports on the Greenways Project and a proposal for a nature playground at River Park. The agenda includes…
Town Board to consider rezone, land division, licenses, and budget dates
The Riverview Town Board is holding its monthly meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear reports from committees, and take action on new business including administering oaths of office, approving bartender licenses, updating recycling pricing, and setting budget meeting dates. The agenda also includes a report on…
County Land Use Committee to discuss solar, wind, data centers, transmission line
The Crawford County Board of Supervisors' Land Use Committee will meet to hear reports from county staff and discuss several land use topics. The agenda includes possible action on data center and 765 kV transmission line discussions, as well as a resolution opposing the BECI transition line project. The meeting is…
Avian Committee to discuss 2027 budget and dark sky lighting policy
The Lake Geneva Avian Committee will review financial reports and deliberate on the 2027 operating budget at this meeting. Members will also discuss policy initiatives, including exterior lighting standards and dark sky ordinance educational opportunities, as well as climate-related topics affecting birds.
Finance Committee to consider solar array project and CPR device purchase
The Wausau Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve two items: a drinking water treatment solar array project with a budget modification and sole source engineering design services, and a sole source purchase of LUCAS Mechanical CPR devices from Stryker for the Fire Department. The meeting also includes…
Council to negotiate with city administrator candidate, set library funding
The Pewaukee Common Council will consider directing staff to negotiate with a selected city administrator candidate, approve a resolution requesting exemption from the county library tax levy while committing at least $885,669 for the public library, and take action on several infrastructure and development items. The…
Library Board to discuss 2027 budget and solar panels
The Cedarburg Library Board will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear reports, and take possible action on the 2027 budget and solar panel installation for the library. The meeting includes public comment time.
City Council to vote on liquor license and land sale options
The Fond du Lac City Council will decide on liquor licensing and land sale options. They will also hear presentations from regional and downtown partnerships. A closed session will discuss a potential industrial park property purchase.
Ped/bike safety subcommittee to discuss Greenway Project and initiatives
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Subcommittee of the Parks and Public Spaces Committee will meet for discussion only; no formal action will be taken. Topics include the Village's Greenway Project, subcommittee initiatives, and article topics for the Village Manager's Memo. Public questions may be submitted by noon on…
Committee to consider solid waste ordinance, transit plan, road agreement, and street light resolutions
The Public Works Committee will discuss and possibly act on an ordinance amending solid waste recycling and disposal rules, approval of the Maritime Metro Transit Development Plan, a state-municipal financial agreement for Waldo Blvd from Fleetwood Drive to I-43, and resolutions for ornamental street lights in three…
Committee to review 2027 budget and watershed agreement
The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes and bills, discuss a 2027 cooperative agreement with the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association, receive reports on the SAA tour and Clean Sweep, and review the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes an educational…
Committee reviews progress on plastic reduction and river cleanup events
The Conservation Committee will review progress on its 2026 initiatives, including reducing plastic and participating in the Fish and Feather Festival. The agenda includes reports on the Shorewood Waters Project, specifically the River Cleanup and Fresh Coast Beach Party. Several 2026 initiatives, such as film…
Elm Grove Beautification Committee reviews 2026 sustainability plans
The Beautification Committee will discuss renewal of Bee City status, progress on the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, and upcoming environmental events like the river cleanup and Wisconsin Stormwater Week. Members will also review tree-planting grants, a legacy tree contest, and updates to the village’s mission statement.
Council votes on $66,850 Stantec change order and 2027-2031 Capital Plan amendments
The Neenah Common Council will vote on a $66,850 change order for Stantec environmental services at Arrowhead Park, which was previously tabled. The meeting includes the adoption of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan with 23 proposed amendments, primarily shifting street upgrade projects from 2027 to 2028…
Amery Recycling Committee to discuss plastics and electronic recycling topics
The Amery Recycling Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a Polk County recycling update, and discuss upcoming topics on plastics and electronic recycling. The meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 3:30 pm at 104 Maple St. W, Amery, WI.
Fort Atkinson Tourism Commission to review Main Street lighting proposal
The Fort Atkinson Tourism Commission is meeting to approve minutes and financials, hear the Tourism Manager's report, and discuss tourism projects. Key items include a Main Street lighting proposal, holiday season planning, and updates on contracts and appointments. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates…
BID board to consider Main Street funding, weed management downtown
The Business Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to approve prior minutes, consider a second disbursement of 2026 BID funding requested by Main Street, and discuss downtown weed management. The board may make recommendations to the Common Council on the funding request. A Main Street activities update…
Committee to weigh support for truck-size coalition, cooler removal, capital buys
The Public Works Committee will review and possibly approve several items, including supporting the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, removing two standup coolers from the concession stand, and repairing the exhaust hood in the Community Center kitchen. They will also discuss capital requests for a zero-turn lawn…
Library Board to review 2027 budget, JobPod grant, solar lease
The Merrill Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a JobPod grant and memorandum of understanding, the 2027 budget and capital improvements, and the status of a solar array lease buyout. The board will also discuss strategic goals and library policies. Consent items include…
Antigo Public Works to consider renaming Saratoga Street, wastewater repairs
The Antigo Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure items, including a request to reconsider a special assessment, a contract amendment for a CDBG project, street renaming, and multiple wastewater and water plant repairs. The agenda also includes approval of minutes…
Council to consider wine license, grants, contracts, and street closure
The Horicon Common Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing and vote on a Class C (wine only) liquor license for Phaipong Food Group LLC (Sweet Chatchaya) at 311 East Lake Street. The council will also act on resolutions for urban forestry grants, a $1,000 EMS billing…
Committee to review budget amendment, climate coalition, sewer projects
The Ashland Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a draft resolution to amend the 2025 budget and transfer general fund balance for prior years' project expenses, a draft resolution to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, and sewer replacement and wastewater…
Board to recommend sewer capacity study, approve lead line and street payments
The Board of Public Works will consider minutes, discuss and possibly act on a recommendation for a sanitary sewer capacity assessment and flow monitoring study, approve pay estimates for lead service line replacement and the Stark Street construction project, and consider a concrete license for Antler Concrete LLC.
Committee to award $337,898 sidewalk replacement contract
The Public Works and Services Committee will consider awarding a sidewalk replacement contract, approving final payments for sewer and roofing work, and discussing street closures and parking meter removal. Several items involve contract corrections and penalties under the Racine Works Program.
Board to vote on creating two new tax districts: Velp/Locust and Brook Park
The Tax Incremental Districts Joint Review Board will consider approving the creation of two new tax incremental districts (TID 33: Velp and Locust, and TID 34: Brook Park) after reviewing public records, planning documents, and resolutions from the Redevelopment Authority and Common Council. The board will also…
Council to discuss WPPI contract extension and garbage/recycling bids
The Plymouth Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from WPPI on extending the city's wholesale power contract from 2055 to 2073, and will discuss bids for a new seven-year garbage and recycling collection contract. No formal action will be taken; recommendations will go to the Common Council later.
Committee to set Year 2 priorities for Sustainability Action Plan
The Stoughton Sustainability Committee will discuss and provide direction on Year 2 priorities for the city's Sustainability Action Plan, and will review and give feedback on the draft Natural Resources chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also discuss drafting a Net Zero Facilities Resolution…
Council to discuss city's response to protests and Williamson & Baldwin St. reopening
The Common Council is holding a discussion-only briefing on the city's approach to recent protests and the subsequent reopening of Williamson & Baldwin St. No formal action, votes, or public testimony will be taken; written comments can be sent to [email protected].
Committee reviews sustainability budget and 2026 work plan
The Sustainable Madison Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss updates from Sustainability Champions, review the sustainability budget, and plan work for the remainder of 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of a September tour and an update from the ad-hoc Zero Waste Working Group. No binding votes or…
Solid Waste Board to discuss 2027 budget
The Portage County Solid Waste Management Board is meeting to receive updates from the site coordinator and solid waste director, approve July meeting minutes, and discuss the 2027 budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget discussion being the only item for possible action.
GLEA board to review finances, water quality, and marina items
The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency board will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine approvals and reports. They will vote on July financial statements and discuss water quality testing, pier decking, runoff issues, and the Abbey Marina, among other business.
Allenton Sanitary District to review bills, treasurer's report, and Church Street update
The Allenton Sanitary District Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review and authorize payment of bills, and receive the treasurer's report and bank reconciliations. They will also hear updates on the Midwest Contract Operations and the Church Street project. Public comment will be taken.
Committee to review agreements for Yahara watershed, Glacial Drumlin Trail connector
The Dane County Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss three referred items: an agreement with the Yahara Watershed Improvement Network, a memorandum of agreement with the Wisconsin DNR for the Glacial Drumlin Trail Connector, and a Conservation Fund grant award to Clean Lakes…
Sustainability Committee to discuss staffing proposal and UW research
The Sun Prairie Sustainability Committee will consider a staffing proposal, hear presentations on a UW-Madison research project and data centers, and receive updates. Public comments are accepted until 30 minutes before the meeting.
Green Bay claims committee to review city claims in closed session
The Claims Committee is meeting to review claims filed against the City of Green Bay. The committee will first go into closed session to discuss the claims, then reconvene in open session to take action on them. The agenda contains no other substantive business.
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Bloomfield Environmental Commission reviews example bylaws and reports on outreach programs.
The Township of Bloomfield Environmental Commission will hold a remote meeting on August 19, 2026, to review and approve minutes and discuss subcommittee reports. The agenda includes updates on the Green Team, Sustainable Landscape, Repair Cafe, and PSEG Residential Outreach programs. The commission will also review…
Council to vote on wedding venue, housing, commercial projects, and YMCA partnership
The Lake Geneva Common Council will consider several conditional use permits and planned developments, including a wedding venue, a new home, and commercial buildings. They will also discuss a YMCA partnership and a potential site for a future public safety facility. The agenda includes routine consent items and…