Healthcare & Environment April 2026
Jean Marsch, Committee Co-chair
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Sue Whittemore and on Zoom. All are welcome. Contact Jean Marsch at jean.marsch@gmail.com for the location or the Zoom link.
Earth Day is April 22
Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970 — a date deliberately chosen by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin and young activist Denis Hayes to fall between Spring Break and Final Exams, maximizing student participation in what began as a national environmental teach-in. That single day drew 20 million Americans into the streets and sparked the modern environmental movement. EARTHDAY.ORG is the non-profit organization that grew out of that very first Earth Day and now mobilizes one billion people in 193 countries every year.
Earth Day Premier of a New Documentary: The Natural World of the Bay
Mark your calendars for the premiere of Dan Larson’s newest documentary, The Natural World of the Bay. The film explores the geologic history, ecosystem dynamics, and ongoing restoration efforts across the Green Bay Estuary. The premiere will take place on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. on the UW–Green Bay campus. This film is the third in a series produced by Dan highlighting the local environment. His previous documentaries include The Great Ledge (2017), focused on the Niagara Escarpment, and The Power of the River (2023), which explored the Lower Fox River. The event will serve as a fundraiser for UW–Green Bay freshwater education programs, with proceeds supporting student scholarships and the Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program.
Did you know that the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has positions on Natural Resources? Here is a list of the positions:
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