Input Sessions Provide Public Opportunity to Comment on Global Warming Solutions

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle’s Task Force on Global Warming will hold public input

sessions around the state on Monday, August 6, 2007. The sessions will offer citizens an

opportunity provide input on efforts to address global warming in Wisconsin.

“I created Wisconsin’s Task Force on Global Warming, bringing together a diverse group of

people who are focused on creating global warming solutions that work for Wisconsin,” said

Governor Jim Doyle. “Through this important public input session, we look forward to inviting

people from all across Wisconsin to weigh in on what they think our state should do to fight

global warming.”

The sessions, to be held simultaneously by videoconference, are scheduled for:

Citizens are encouraged to attend the public input sessions and provide oral or written comments

on global warming solutions. Public comments will be considered by the Task Force while

preparing recommendations for Governor Doyle. Those interested in attending the input

sessions are encouraged to pre-register so the Task Force can ensure appropriate time is allocated

at each of the locations. Pre-registration instructions can be found on the Task Force’s website

at: http://dnr.wi.gov/environmentprotect/gtfgw/. While the Task Force encourages preregistration,

walk-ins will be allowed.

If you cannot attend the public input sessions, but would like to provide comments on the efforts

to address global warming, the Task Force is also accepting written comments by mail or email.

For details on how to submit written comments, please visit the Task Force’s website at:

http://dnr.wi.gov/environmentprotect/gtfgw/. For more information about the Task Force or

input sessions, please contact Lisa Stefanik at 608-266-1125 or Lisa.Stefanik@psc.state.wi.us.