| MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Week and sharing ways Wisconsinites can celebrate all week long by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water, and take small steps that can have a big impact. In addition, the governor has spent the week traveling across Wisconsin to celebrate Earth Week, during which he has visited local parks, communities, conservation groups, and more across the state, to highlight efforts of the Evers Administration to fight the climate crisis, conserve natural resources, and bolster clean energy and conservation statewide.
Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, underscoring the importance of community, togetherness, and d As he has done every year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Wisconsin, in addition to recognizing Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 20 to Arbor Day on April 24. A transcript of the governor’s radio address is available below. Hey there. Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating Earth Week. Here in Wisconsin, conservation and protecting our natural resources are core to who we are as Wisconsinites—it’s in our DNA. And our work to conserve and protect our lands, water, and air, and respond to an ever-changing climate has never been more important. From flooding and severe weather events to droughts and lack of snow in the winter, climate change is an imminent threat to our state, our economy, and our kids’ future. That’s why, since Day One, my administration and I have been working to conserve our natural resources and tackle the climate change head-on. We joined the Climate Alliance, set our state’s first carbon-free electricity goals, created a Clean Energy Plan, as well as our Offices of Sustainability and Clean Energy, and Environmental Justice. We’ve also committed to planting over 100 million trees by the end of 2030, and I’m proud to say that we’ve planted more than 54 million trees in just the first five years. As governor, I’ve made it a top priority to protect our environment, invest in sustainable industries, and achieve our vision for a clean energy economy. During the Year of the Neighbor, we must continue our efforts to ensure all our neighbors, now and into the future, can enjoy the vast and vibrant natural resources Wisconsin is known for. So, I’m encouraging Wisconsinites to join us in celebrating Earth Week. Whether planting trees, cleaning up garbage in your community, making your home more energy efficient, and fixing leaks, there are countless ways we can work together to build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Wisconsin. One where families can have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and where kids can enjoy the abundant natural resources we have in Wisconsin for generations to come. Thank you. |
| An online version of this release is available here. |
Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address, Celebrates Earth Week
Apr 22, 2026 | 7:49 AM
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