WEI's Ag and Land Use programs created opportunities for dialogue between traditionally opposing groups by facilitating non-partisan discussions that served as a catalyst for further cooperation. Events stressed understanding the strategic link between environmental and economic vitality as a basis for sound planning.

Biobased Industry Consortium
Governor Doyle has appointed Executive Director John Imes to the Biobased Industry Consortium which will work to help make Wisconsin a national leader in the use of biologically based materials to produce energy and products that effectively compete with petrochemicals in quality, cost and environmental impact. Wisconsin is well positioned to become the leader in biobased technologies. These technologies will make it possible to develop new sources of affordable electricity, transportation fuels, chemicals, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals, from renewable crops and forests grown in Wisconsin. By supporting these new and developing technologies, Wisconsin will help its existing businesses to grow and prosper and also attract new businesses and jobs to the state.

Owning Waterfront Property--A Checklist

Animal Agriculture and Wisconsin's Future (1998)

Animal Agriculture and Wisconsin's Future (1999)
Summary Report

Ag & Land Use in Wisconsin: Planning for Viable Agricultural Systems (1996)

Understanding the Purchase & Transfer of Development Rights (Summary Report, 1997)

Quality Urban Development Forum (1996)