Nine high-capacity wells have recently been approved in central Wisconsin. The wells are used for irrigation for agriculture in the area, but high capacity wells are controversial due to their high usage of water. High-capacity wells pump more than 100,000 gallons of groundwater every day. According to the Wisconsin Administrative Code, “a high capacity well system has one or more ... Read More »
Just when it seems that the voice of the people matters no more, Senator Julie Lassa reminded me and my students that such skepticism ignores the everyday practice of civic engagement. On Nov. 27, Sen. Lassa delivered a forthright and engaging lecture to my ANTH 339-Native Cultures of North America class. Senator Lassa, a University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point alumna, ... Read More »
Representative Katrina Shankland and Senator Julie Lassa held their office hours on Stevens Point City busses this week, giving them a chance to interact with local residents they might not normally get to speak with. The two politicians were invited to ride the busses by Susan Lempke, the transit manager for the City of Stevens Point. “We wanted to offer ... Read More »
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