New DNR Forestry Headquarters Better Serves the
Northland
We here in Wisconsin are blessed with an abundance of
natural resources, including our forests and woodlands, which encompass almost
half of the state.
Our forestry industry is a massive contributor to our
economy, employing nearly 65,000 Wisconsinites and generating $24.7 billion in
annual economic output.
To help encourage successful management and
development of this crucial industry, we’re relocating the Department of
Natural Resources’ Forestry Division headquarters from Madison to Rhinelander
by the first of the year. This way, DNR Forestry leadership will be better able
to work closely with and support our state’s foresters.
Accountable governing is one of our top priorities,
and the Rhinelander DNR Forestry Headquarters will help enhance that
accountability and foster growth and success in Wisconsin’s forestry industry.
Encouraging Economic Growth While Protecting the
Environment
Beyond the bounty of our forests, Wisconsin is also endowed
with access to both Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, which provide a wealth of
economic opportunities along with a healthy tourism industry and year-round
recreation.
Last weekend, I attended the Leadership Summit of The Conference of Great Lakes and St.
Lawrence Governors and Premiers to discuss the role our Great Lakes play in our
economies and our responsibilities as stewards of the environment to protect
these resources for generations to come.
We also highlighted the
success of Wisconsin’s Waukesha Diversion Project, which will provide Great
Lakes water to the City of Waukesha. The project will be the largest Great
Lakes diversion and was in the works for over a decade before being approved,
which shows we can work together to utilize our natural resources while still
maintaining a high standard of responsible conservation.
It was a pleasure working side-by-side with fellow
Great Lakes governors and Canadian premiers to continue growing the region’s $6
trillion economy while safeguarding the world’s largest freshwater system.
Trauma-Informed Care Provides Better Health Outcomes
Earlier this week,
Tonette met with lawmakers and agency officials in Washington D.C. to continue
bolstering support for House Resolution 443 (H. Res. 443), the first trauma-specific
bill initiated in the House with bipartisan support.
The resolution is part of
a wider effort to improve the lives and well-being of children, families, and
communities throughout our great nation. The resolution promotes national
recognition of Trauma-Informed Care and raises awareness about the nature and
impact of trauma, the importance of prevention, the impact Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) can have on a child’s brain development, and the numerous
benefits of Trauma-Informed Care.
What’s more, the
resolution encourages the use of trauma-informed principles within existing
federal government programs and agencies.
Here in Wisconsin, we’re
implementing Trauma-Informed Care at the state level by utilizing the research
and science behind toxic stress to better understand and provide more effective
care to our children and families, thus leading to better health outcomes.
I’m proud of Tonette, and
her ongoing work to promote Trauma-Informed Care will undoubtedly encourage the
nation to follow Wisconsin’s lead in providing the best care possible to
children and families throughout our state.
We enjoy sharing all the great news about our state with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor and represent the people of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
 Governor Scott Walker
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