Congressman Aims to 'Save the Bay' By Reducing Runoff
This year's NEW Watershed Champion award went to Rep. Reid Ribble for his efforts to save Green Bay from summer dead zones. See what the congressman is doing to raise awareness and bring all sides to the table.
Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) has long led efforts to save Green Bay from summer dead zones and fish die-offs caused by heavy nutrient loads. Here, the mouth of the Fox River near the bay of Green Bay just outside the NEW Water facility.
“Never forget that you live at the mouth of the largest freshwater estuary in the world. And never forget the great responsibility you bear for that.” – Dr. Harold “Jack” Day, former NEW Water Commission President and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay professor...
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