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Topical Index NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK April 10 –
16, 2011 “GREEN” LAW ENFORCEMENT HELPS PROTECT OUR NATURAL
RESOURCES As we approach and celebrate Earth Day, I am reminded
of the important role of the law enforcement activities that I
oversee at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). While
Earth Day celebrants remind us to recycle more, use less energy,
reduce our "carbon foot prints," buy "green" products and
services, and enact new laws tailored to new challenges, seldom
do we hear discussion about consistent and fair enforcement of
the environmental protection laws we already have. As the chief
law enforcement officer of the State of Wisconsin vigorous
enforcement of our laws is my top priority. Environmental law
enforcement is no exception. If people violate the law, they
should be held accountable. If their violation leads to
environmental harm or degradation, they should make it right.
Firm, fair and consistent enforcement of W