Posts by Meleesa Johnson

Information for WI Voters – August 13 Partisan Primary

Mix of Sun and Clouds, Perch Lake, Chequamegon National Forest

August 2024 Partisan Primary Constitutional Amendments:
Adding Obstacles to the Allocation of Federal Monies

Madison skyline from Lake Mendota. Credit: Michael Cain

As we head into the summer of 2024, much of the current political and media attention is focused on the November election and its impact on the future of our country. First, however, …

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Musings from Meleesa: Earth Week 2024

Meleesa Johnson in a purple jacket at Schmeekle Reserve in Stevens Point WI

Let’s Celebrate Earth Week: April 21-27, 2024

Meleesa Johnson, April 2024

Earth Week is almost here, and we are gearing up for our Spring Appeal for Wisconsin’s Green Fire.

Late April is a special time of year in Wisconsin. Sturgeon are spawning, spring ephemerals are blooming, and birds are migrating back to their breeding grounds around …

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Discussing PFAS with Gov. Evers

Governor Tony Evers and WGF Executive Director Meleesa Johnson

by Meleesa Johnson, WGF Executive Director

Governor Tony Evers (left) and WGF Executive Director Meleesa Johnson (right) in Marshfield, March 14, 2024

On March 14th, I was proud to represent Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) at an event in Marshfield to discuss PFAS funding with Governor Tony Evers. PFAS are the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances famous …

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