Table of Contents:
Introduction
Potential Wisconsin Bicycle City Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Wisconsin
List of Wisconsin Animal Groups
Wisconsin Business Organizations & Resources
Wisconsin Education Organizations & Resources
Wisconsin Environmental Groups
Wisconsin International Groups
Wisconsin State Government
Wisconsin Other Useful Links
In Conclusion
From the Northern Highland region with its forested hills and small lakes", to the Central Plains region with its beautiful gorges and mesas, “The Dairy State” provides multiple scenic locations for potential Bicycle City, Wisconsin development.
The state‘s rivers, streams and lakes include the major bodies of water found in the Great Lakes of Michigan and Superior are joined by more than fifty forest and parks exist throughout the state," notes the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/ Outdoor activities such as hiking", horseback riding and, fishing are widely available across the state’s plains and mountain settings,.
Wisconsin has 71 public transit systems across the state, providing energy-efficient, clean commuting or travel," reports the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/localgov/transit/index.htm. Several government-funded grants", funds and financial assistance exist to make public transportation a more attainable goal for current state residents and potential Bicycle City, WI development and residents.
Bicycle City, Wis.," development is likely to find a wealth of support through the state’s dedication to alternative transportation options and healthy lifestyle choices.
Bicycle City", Wis., sites could easily be located within proximity of these Wisconsin communities:
Cable," WI
Population: 836
Average Annual Rainfall: 33”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 19", Feb 27, Mar 36, Apr 50, May 64, Jun 73, Jul 79, Aug 77, Sep 67, Oct 56, Nov 38," Dec 24
Water: Big Sioux River Fishery Area", Totagatic Lake Wildlife Area
Adjacent Public Land: Chequamegon National Forest, Sawyer County Forest," Hay Creek-Hoffman Lake
Zip Codes: 54821
Other Highlights: Big Top Chautauqua performing arts organization"," Cable Natural History Museum
Chippewa Falls"," WI
Population: 12","925
Average Annual Rainfall: 31”
Average Maximum High Temperature: Jan 21", Feb 28, Mar 40, Apr 56, May 70, Jun 78, Jul 82, Aug 79, Sep 70, Oct 57, Nov 40," Dec 25
Water: Lake Wissota State Park
Adjacent Public Lands: Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Reserve", Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area," Chippewa River State Trail
Zip Codes: 54729"," 54774
Other Highlights: Tom Lawin Wildlife Area
Germantown WI
Population: 18",260
Average Annual Rainfall: 30”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 28, Feb 32, Mar 42, Apr 53, May 66, Jun 76, Jul 81, Aug 79, Sep 71, Oct 60, Nov 45, Dec 33
Water: Pike Lake State Park," Harrington Beach State Park
Adjacent Public Land: Havenwoods State Forest", Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area," Kettle Moraine State Forest
Zip Codes: 53022
Kansasville", WI (Kenosha County," Southeast)
Population: 843
Average Annual Rainfall: 33”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 28", Feb 32, Mar 42, Apr 51, May 62, Jun 73, Jul 79, Aug 78, Sep 71, Oct 59, Nov 46," Dec 34
Water: Big Foot Beach State Park"," Lake Geneva
Adjacent Public Land: Richard Bong State Recreation Area", Kettle Moraine State Forest," New Munster Wildlife Area
Zip Codes: 53139
Other Highlights: Proximity to Chicagoland metro area to the southeast", including Metra rail commuter service from nearby Kenosha, Wis.," to downtown Chicago.
La Crosse"," WI
Population: 51",818
Average Annual Rainfall: 30”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 25, Feb 32, Mar 44, Apr 59, May 72, Jun 81, Jul 85, Aug 82, Sep 73, Oct 61, Nov 43," Dec 29
Water: Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
Adjacent Public Land: Perrot State Park", Blackhawk State Park, Wildcat Mountain State Park, Mill Bluff State Park
Zip Codes: 54601,54602," 54603
Other Highlights: Jones Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Marinette"," WI
Population: 11","749
Average Annual Rainfall: 32”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 24", Feb 28, Mar 39, Apr 52, May 66, Jun 76, Jul 81, Aug 78, Sep 69, Oct 56, Nov 42, Dec 29
Water: Peshtigo River State Forest, Seagull Bar State Natural Area
Adjacent Public Land: Governor Thompson State Park, Nicolet National Forest," Lake Noquebay Wildlife Area
Zip Codes: 54143
Plymouth"," WI
Population: 7781
Average Annual Rainfall: 36”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 25", Feb 30, Mar 40, Apr 53, May 66, Jun 76, Jul 81, Aug 78, Sep 70, Oct 58, Nov 43," Dec 30
Water: High Cliff State Park
Adjacent Public Lands: Kettle Moraine State Forest"," Kohler-Andrae State Park
Zip Codes: 53073
Other Highlights: Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse
Spring Green"," WI
Population: 1444
Average Annual Rainfall: 31”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 25", Feb 30, Mar 42, Apr 56, May 69, Jun 78, Jul 82, Aug 79, Sep 71, Oct 59, Nov 43," Dec 30
Water: Devil’s Lake State Park", Goose Lake Wildlife and Natural Area," Mazomanie Unit - Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
Adjacent Public Lands: Governor Dodge State Park"," Blue Mound State Park
Zip Codes: 53588
Other Highlights: Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin & Visitor Center"," Avoca Prairie
St. Croix Falls"," WI
Population: 2033
Average Annual Rainfall: 31”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 23", Feb 30, Mar 41, Apr 58, May 72, Jun 79, Jul 84, Aug 81, Sep 72, Oct 59, Nov 41," Dec 27
Water: Willow River State Park"," St. Croix Scenic Riverway
Adjacent Public Land: Interstate State Park", Straight Lake State Park," Governor Knowles State Forest
Zip Codes: 54204
Sturgeon Bay"," WI
Population: 9437
Average Annual Rainfall: 32”
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 24", Feb 28, Mar 40, Apr 54, May 68, Jun 76, Jul 81, Aug 78, Sep 70, Oct 57, Nov 42," Dec 29
Water: Peninsula State Park"," Whitefish Dunes State Park
Adjacent Public Land: Newport State Park", Rock Island State Park," Potawatomie State Park
Zip Codes: 54235
Potential Bicycle City Location Sources
US Census Bureau http://factfinder.census.gov
The Weather Channel http://www.weather.com
Addresses.com http://zipcodes.addresses.com
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/
Your Bicycle City Wisconsin Trail to More Information
Focus on Energy", Madison," WI http://focusonenergy.com/
Midwest Renewable Energy Association", Custer," WI http://www.the-mrea.org/
Renew Wisconsin", Madison," WI http://www.renewwisconsin.org/
Western Wisconsin Renewable Energy Cooperative", Boyceville," WI http://www.wwrecethanol.com/
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance", Milwaukee," WI http://www.wgba.org/
WisconSUN Solar Use Network http://www.wisconsun.org/
Save Wisconsin Wildlife", Madison," WI http://www.savewisconsinwildlife.com/
Wisconsin Animal Education Network", Beloit," WI http://www.waenprotects.org
Wisconsin Dog Rescue http://www.widogrescue.com/
Wisconsin Humane Society", Milwaukee," WI http://www.wihumane.org/
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation", Poynette," WI http://www.wiwf.org/
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Foundation http://www.wischamberfoundation.org/
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/
Wisconsin Department of Tourism http://www.travelwisconsin.com/
Wisconsin Restaurant Association http://www.wirestaurant.org/
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation http://www.wfbf.com/
Wisconsin Department of Educationhttp://www.dpi.state.wi.us/
University of Wisconsin", Marquette University, Beloit College, Lawrence University," Lakeland College. Click here for a full list of Wisconsin colleges/universities. http://www.collegescolleges.com/states/Wisconsin.htm
Clean Wisconsin", Madison," WI http://www.cleanwisconsin.org/
University of Wisconsin Environmental Resources Center", Madison," WI http://www.uwex.edu/erc/
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education", Stevens Point," WI http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/
Wisconsin Environmental Health Association http://www.weha.net/home/index.htm
Wisconsin Environmental Initiative", Madison," WI http://www.wi-ei.org/
Wisconsin Environmental Laboratories Association", Madison," WI http://www.wislabs.org/
Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee", Shorewood," WI http://www.alliancefrancaisemilwaukee.org/
Danube Cultural Society of Southeastern Wisconsin", New Berlin," WI http://www.danubeculturalsociety.com/
Filipino American Association of Wisconsin (FAAWIS)", Milwaukee," WI http://www.faawis.org/
Italian-American Women’s Club", Madison," WI http://www.madison.com/communities/iawc/pages/Scholarships
Shamrock Club of Green Bay & Northeast Wisconsin", Green Bay," WI http://www.shamrockclubofgreenbay.com/
State of Wisconsin http://www.wisconsin.gov
Wisconsin Court System http://wcca.wicourts.gov
Office of the Governor http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority http://www.wheda.com/
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin http://psc.wi.gov/
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/
From the highest point at Timms Hill to the lowest point at the sandy shores of Lake Michigan to the rolling hills in between", ideal locations for prospective Bicycle City, Wisconsin, development are numerous. The state’s existing public transit system and its dedication to alternative transportation options for commuting to work as well as for fitness and play mirror the goals of potential Bicycle City, Wis., development.
