“The partners that make up the Big Plant aim to add 10,000 trees to the peninsula landscape in April. Coordinator Jeff Lutsey of the Climate Change Coalition joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about his path the CCC, the value of trees and how to make a difference one root at a time…”
Read MoreIn July, we welcomed Jeff Lutsey to the LNRP team as Executive Director of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County. Lutsey brings a wealth of climate- and environment-related experience to the coalition. He is no stranger to environmentalism in Door County as a part of the Waseda Farms family in Baileys Harbor…
Read More“Baileys Harbor resident Jeff Lutsey has been named executive director of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, taking a new position in what has been a volunteer-driven organization since its founding 10 years ago…”
Read More“A potentially familiar face to you has been selected as the new leader of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County…”
Read MoreIn 2012, a group of friends became increasingly concerned about the gap between reliable scientific information and public understanding of the impending climate crisis. Thus was born the Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCC), which soon affiliated with LNRP…
Read MoreWhat is Wisconsin’s Green Tier Legacy Communities program, and why should we want to know?
Green Tier Legacy Communities is a forward-looking, cost-saving approach to good environmental management and sustainability, offered by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources since 2010. Egg Harbor, Ephraim, the Town of Gibraltar and Door County are all Green Tier participants. Other county communities are exploring the program’s advantages with a view to signing up…
Read MoreThe Lake Michigan Stakeholders (LMS) organization has named Dick and Mary Smythe Champions of Conservation – a recognition that honors outstanding environmental achievements in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan basin to restore, improve or enhance Lake Michigan or any of the watersheds that flow into it…
Read MoreMANITOWOC (WLUK) -- It's one of the largest bodies of water on the planet. Lake Michigan is part of the Great Lakes, a vital water system for the region, the country and beyond. Environmental challenges and success were highlighted at the 7th annual lake Michigan Day summit…
Read MoreThis year's Champions of Conservation include a lifetime achievement award and four additional champions spanning a wide range of areas including a public education institution, a watershed group, a media reporter, and a group working on mitigating the impact of climate change.
Read MoreLocal Climate Change Coalition founders talk about their efforts to help create a more sustainable future. During the 2012 presidential debates, Sister Bay resident Dick Smythe recalls being profoundly disappointed not hearing any discussion about climate change. Smythe considers himself a lifelong environmentalist and environmental researcher, and has always been fond of the outdoors…
Read MoreThe Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC), with support from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Environmental Justice Action Team, has distributed more than 400 young trees during its fall tree-planting project, working with partners across the county to expand local woodlands and combat climate change…
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