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By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Fri, 06/13/2008 - 18:01
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
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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 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. 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
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
Other Highlights: Big Top Chautauqua performing arts organization, Cable Natural History Museum
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
Other Highlights: Tom Lawin Wildlife Area
Water: Pike Lake State Park, Harrington Beach State Park
Adjacent Public Land: Havenwoods State Forest, Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, Kettle Moraine State Forest
Kansasville, WI (Kenosha County, Southeast)
Water: Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Geneva
Adjacent Public Land: Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kettle Moraine State Forest, New Munster Wildlife Area
Other Highlights: Proximity to Chicagoland metro area to the southeast, including Metra rail commuter service from nearby Kenosha, Wis., to downtown Chicago.
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
Other Highlights: Jones Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Water: Peshtigo River State Forest, Seagull Bar State Natural Area
Adjacent Public Land: Governor Thompson State Park, Nicolet National Forest, Lake Noquebay Wildlife Area
Population: 7781
Water: High Cliff State Park
Adjacent Public Lands: Kettle Moraine State Forest, Kohler-Andrae State Park
Other Highlights: Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse
Spring Green, WI
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
Other Highlights: Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin & Visitor Center, Avoca Prairie
Water: Willow River State Park, St. Croix Scenic Riverway
Adjacent Public Land: Interstate State Park, Straight Lake State Park, Governor Knowles State Forest
Water: Peninsula State Park, Whitefish Dunes State Park
Adjacent Public Land: Newport State Park, Rock Island State Park, Potawatomie State Park
Potential Bicycle City Location Sources
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Focus on Energy, Madison, WI
Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Custer, WI
Renew Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Western Wisconsin Renewable Energy Cooperative, Boyceville, WI
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, Milwaukee, WI
WisconSUN Solar Use Network
Save Wisconsin Wildlife, Madison, WI
Wisconsin Animal Education Network, Beloit, WI
Wisconsin Dog Rescue
Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Poynette, WI
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin Department of Education
University of Wisconsin, Marquette University, Beloit College, Lawrence University, Lakeland College. Click here for a full list of Wisconsin colleges/universities.
Clean Wisconsin, Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin Environmental Resources Center, Madison, WI
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education, Stevens Point, WI
Wisconsin Environmental Health Association
Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, Madison, WI
Wisconsin Environmental Laboratories Association, Madison, WI
Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee, Shorewood, WI
Danube Cultural Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, New Berlin, WI
Filipino American Association of Wisconsin (FAAWIS), Milwaukee, WI
Italian-American Women's Club, Madison, WI
Shamrock Club of Green Bay & Northeast Wisconsin, Green Bay, WI
Wisconsin Court System
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids
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.