Sheila Harsdorf - Wisconsin's 10th Senate District

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Great Lakes Compact (2007 Senate Bill 523): Protects the Great Lakes by entering a compact with bordering states that manages water diversion and ensures sustainability of our regions resources.

Extend the Stewardship Program (2007 Act 20): The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program provides funding to preserve open space and unique natural resources throughout Wisconsin. Increased funding and reauthorization of the program to 2020 will enable Wisconsin to retain its open land for recreation and enjoyment.

Green Tier (2003 Act 61): Harsdorf sponsored innovative reforms to how we manage our environment that has drawn national and international accolades. Green Tier takes a cooperative approach to regulation that enhances environmental performance and maximizes benefits.

Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Policy (2005 Act 141): Reinvents funding sources to ensure sustainability of energy programs that reward efficiency. As importantly, establishes standards for a renewable energy portfolio that would ensure expanded use of wind, solar, and other alternative energy resources toward a goal of energy independence.

Wildlife Violator Compact (2005 Act 282): Harsdorf championed bill that would bring Wisconsin into a national compact to ensure wildlife law violators in other states are prohibited from hunting and fishing in Wisconsin.

ACTION

Conservation for our Future

• Preserve Stewardship Program funding
• Halt invasive species: Prohibit permits to vessels that take on ballast water or are not equipped with technology to prevent introduction of invasive species.
• Require oil filter recycling: Ban the disposal of oil filters in landfills, which leak into our groundwater.
• Tax incentives for hybrid and flex fuel vehicles: Provide a state tax credit up to $1,000 to purchase environmentally friendly and energy.