The commitment and generosity of our supporters allowed Midwest Environmental Advocates to achieve an astounding string of victories in 2025. Here’s a look at some of the progress we made to build a cleaner, safer and healthier future for all Wisconsinites. If you are inspired by what you read, please consider making a gift to support our work. Thank you!
Today, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court dismissed a trespassing citation issued to MEA client Paul Florsheim for walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Village of Shorewood. The court found that Mr. Florsheim’s walk was a protected activity under the public trust doctrine and that the Village could not enforce its trespass ordinance against him.
A new documentary film brings viewers into the lives of 15 young Wisconsinites who are suing the state over climate change. They share what they love about the places they call home, what they hope to protect, and why they believe they deserve a chance to defend their health and future in court.
MEA clients in Pierce County have won a major victory in a three-year fight to protect their community from the impacts of a major expansion at Ridge Breeze Dairy. On August 24, an administrative law judge ruled that a DNR permit allowing the farm to expand its herd to more than 6,000 cows failed to ensure compliance with Wisconsin’s groundwater quality standards.
This week, a Dane County Circuit Court sided with MEA in a dispute over the public’s right to know how the unprecedented energy needs of hyperscale data centers will impact Wisconsin. The court ruled that the Public Service Commission acted unlawfully when it denied a public records request seeking information about energy use at Meta’s Beaver Dam data center and ordered that the information be released.
Join MEA and the Door County Environmental Council for a timely discussion on MEA’s legal work related to shoreline access and data centers. Attorney Michael Greif will discuss the importance of transparent government decision-making and why protecting public rights is essential to safeguarding the state’s waters and natural resources. Attend in person or virtually.
Midwest Environmental Advocates is thrilled to welcome Tressie Kamp to our team as Senior Staff Attorney. Tressie’s experience in environmental enforcement, water policy, and public interest litigation makes her an incredible asset to our team. We’re excited to welcome her and know her leadership will strengthen our work on behalf of communities across Wisconsin.
