The Regional Planning Commission elected David Pfeiffer as its new Chairperson this month, replacing Larry Palm, who previously led the Commission for more than a decade. As we welcome Commissioner Pfeiffer to his new role, we recognize Commissioner Palm’s extensive contributions.

CARPC is looking for a current student to immediately fill a temporary, part-time intern position. This position will provide support to staff in the Community Planning Division and Environmental Resources Planning Division working on various planning projects.

Learn about the sources and impacts of salt pollution on freshwater ecosystems, our health, and our pets during WI Salt Awareness Week, January 24-28, 2022. Salt experts from ecology to the world of wastewater treatment will discuss topics that impact your community. Register online at wisaltwise.com and tune in daily from 12:30-1pm for a week-long series of YouTube livestreams at bit.ly/wisaltwise.

Dane County is now accepting applications for grants to support projects that improve, protect, and enhance county land and water resources. Programs include Capital Equipment Grants, the Community Partners Program, and the Friends Capital Improvement Grant Program. Applications are due February 21.

Thriving Earth Exchange is partnering with UW's UniverCity Alliance to connect communities with scientists and technical experts to tackle local challenges related to natural hazards, natural resources, and climate change. All Wisconsin communities are invited to submit a local priority, issue, and/or project idea by March 1, 2022 to join the April 2022 cohort.