Protecting Public Rights in an Age of Privatization: A Talk by MEA Attorney Michael Greif
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.
MEA and Partners Receive Community Change-Maker Award for PFAS Work
MEA is honored to be recognized by Community Shares of Wisconsin as a recipient of the 2026 Community Change-Maker Award for our work to address PFAS contamination. We share the award with our partners at River Alliance of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Conservation Voices. We invite you to celebrate with us on September 17!
Upcoming Webinar: The Public Trust Doctrine in Action
The public trust doctrine is a powerful tool for protecting Wisconsin’s waters for the benefit of current and future generations. In this webinar, we will explore how the public trust doctrine, which has its roots in ancient Roman law, continues to shape some of the most important environmental fights in Wisconsin today.
MEA Announces 2026 Environmental Justice Award Recipients
Midwest Environmental Advocates is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2026 Bill Iwen Environmental Justice Award are Shyquetta McElroy, Bryan Rogers, Laura Olah and Lisa Anderson.
MEA Recognized for Open Government Work
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council will honor MEA and other awardees at a free public event in Madison on March 19. MEA is being recognized for promoting transparency and access to public records related to data center development in Wisconsin.
Mark Your Calendars for The Big Share!
The Big Share is an annual online day of giving that supports Midwest Environmental Advocates and more than 80 other nonprofit members of Community Shares of Wisconsin.
Register Today for Our Upcoming Data Center Webinar
Whether you’re concerned about energy use, water resources, local planning decisions, or transparency in government, this webinar will equip you with knowledge and resources to understand the issues and protect your community.
Join us on September 28 for the Wisconsin Climate March!
We’re coming together on September 28 to send a message to decision makers: Climate can’t wait! We’ll march for solar power, clean energy jobs, science, environmental justice, conservation, and democracy. Find out how you can get involved.
Line 5 Legal Challenge to Resume on September 3
On September 3, a judge will hear testimony in a critical fight to block construction permits for Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline. We invite our supporters to observe the hearing and stand in solidarity with those working to stop this dangerous project.
Victory at the Supreme Court: The Spills Law Decision
In June, the Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with MEA and our clients in a legal dispute over the ability of the Department of Natural Resources to protect Wisconsinites from toxic environmental pollution under the state’s Spills Law. Join us for this webinar to learn about the case and what it can teach us about environmental protection in Wisconsin.