MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: 

“I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters in recognition of my perfect score on the Wisconsin Conservation Voters 2025-2026 Conservation Scorecard.

I want to thank Executive Director Kerry Schumann, Government Affairs Manager Peter Burress, and the rest of the team at Wisconsin Conservation Voters for this honor—it is a privilege to be your advocate in the State Capitol for legislation that protects the health of our environment and communities.

Wisconsin has a strong tradition of conservation. As a former member of the Governor’s Council on Tourism, I can tell you that we take pride in our pristine forests, thousands of miles of trails, and countless state and local parks.

Our state is rich in natural beauty, resources, and wildlife. Every session in our Capitol, my colleagues and I advocate for policy that protects these treasures, and fight against harmful legislation that puts them at risk.
As a legislator who has asthma, I know the value of clean, breathable air. As someone who lives in close proximity to Lake Monona, I know the importance of clean water where people can fish and swim without worrying about ingesting contaminants like PFAS.

Equity is the cornerstone of all my policy, and that includes environmental justice. We know that people of color across our country, especially Black Americans, are significantly more likely to die from respiratory conditions caused by air pollution compared to their white counterparts.

Decades of redlining have put poor communities and communities of color at increased risk of health problems from power plants, sewage facilities, and major roadways in their neighborhoods.

For multiple sessions, I have introduced legislation that would combat this issue by requiring the Department of Natural Resources to collect public input and analyze potential harm to surrounding vulnerable communities before issuing permits to facilities that affect the quality of our air and water.

I will continue to introduce this bill and other legislation that ensures every Wisconsinite has equitable access to a healthy, livable environment.

We must continue to work together and champion conservation in every corner of our state. I look forward to the continued opportunity to work alongside my legislative colleagues and our organizational partners to keep moving Wisconsin forward.”