Legal Victory! Court Dismisses Citation in Shorewood Beach Trespassing Case
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.
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.
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 Files Appeal in Legal Dispute Over Public’s Right to Access Great Lakes Shoreline
On February 12, Midwest Environmental Advocates filed an appeal on behalf of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim who was found guilty of trespassing for walking along a stretch of the Lake Michigan shoreline north of Atwater Beach. The case could have significant implications for the public’s right to access and enjoy the Great Lakes.
Sturgeon Bay’s Waterfront: Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future
Half a decade after MEA’s successful defense of public waterfront access in Sturgeon Bay, the restoration of a historic granary on a site once slated for commercial redevelopment is a testament to the community’s vision and determination.
Appeals Court Affirms Permit Denial for Controversial Lake Superior Water Bottling Proposal
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that prevents a Bayfield company from bottling and selling water from a private artesian well located within the Lake Superior watershed. MEA has been participating in the case on behalf of grassroots group Lake Superior Not for Sale.