Speakers Bureau


Local presenters are available to make 20-45 minute talks to groups, clubs, and organizations in the La Crosse area on a variety of issues that pertain to living sustainably. Please note that these presentations are not reviewed or formally approved by CPS.

Presentations:
  • Burning Coal and Mercury in Fish: What's the Connection?

    In addition to releasing enormous quantities of carbon dioxide, coal-fired power plants have other significant impacts as well. Presenter: Mark Sandheinrich, UW-La Crosse.

  • Climate Change: What's Going On?

    Recent opinion surveys show that more of the general public doubts that climate change is occurring. Does recent scientific evidence support this change? Presenter: Rob Tyser, UW-La Crosse.

  • Complete Streets

    Complete Streets provide safe and accessible infrastructure for all transit choices: cars and trucks, busses, bicycles and pedestrians. It is about improving the quality of life for all residents of a community, as well as reducing our carbon footprint, reducing land used for roads and especially for parking, and improving individual health. Presenter: Charley Weeth, Livable Neighborhoods and Wisconsin Walks.

  • Green Initiatives in the La Crosse Area

    Learn about “green” projects that have been completed and others that are being planned. Presentation arranged by the City of La Crosse.

  • How Much Stuff is Enough?

    How does what we value the most in life actually correspond to our spending habits? Presenter: Mark Sandheinrich, UW-La Crosse.

  • The La Crosse River Marsh: Its Role in Flooding and Water Retention

    In addition to providing critical wetland habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities, the La Crosse River marsh plays an important role in flooding. Presenter: Cynthia Berlin, UW-La Crosse.

  • The “Natural Step”: What Is It? Why Use It?

    Find out about the Natural Step framework and why municipalities, including the City and County of La Crosse, are using it. Presenter: Rob Tyser, UW-La Crosse.

  • Urban Sprawl in the La Crosse Region

    What do images from Landsat satellites show about land use patterns in the La Crosse area? Presenter: Cynthia Berlin, UW-La Crosse.


To arrange for a presentation, please contact Rob Tyser (rtyser@gmail.com).