Moms are working in Wisconsin to fight for clean air and a stable climate. We host events, share information about what’s going on, and create opportunities for mothers to talk to their legislators about their concerns. Please join us in Wisconsin, and let us know about your priorities.
What We’re Working On
Tell Alliant Energy: Wisconsin Families Want Clean Energy
Alliant Energy announced in May 2024 that instead of closing the Edgewater Coal Plant in 2025 as planned, it was pushing the closure date to 2028 and then converting the plant to methane gas. This is not good for Wisconsin families! Join Moms in telling Alliant Energy to make this facility a clean energy plant.
Tell Wisconsin Members of Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Our Children
The benefits of cleaner energy are obvious: less pollution, cleaner air, a more stable climate, well-paying jobs in our communities, and fewer health risks for our children. As Wisconsin continues to face increasing threats from intensifying heat waves and wildfires, we must prioritize and support the transition to solar, wind, and other renewable energies by preserving existing federal clean energy tax credits.
Meet Your Wisconsin State Organizer
Jayne Black
Jayne Black is Moms’ Field Organizer in De Pere. She is the founder of Green Schools Rock, which helps schools be green and trains youth to be green leaders. She serves as Chair of the City of De Pere's Sustainability Commission. She is a Green Schools Mentor with Illinois Green Alliance.
Pictured: Jayne Black; Melanie Ezerin, a member of Senator Tammy Baldwin's staff; and Ali Simpson.
Highlights
- Wisconsin Moms speak out for Justice in Every Breath. In February 2025, Moms’ Jayne Black interviewed pulmonary health specialist Dr. Jay Balachandran about the impact of air pollution on our lungs for our Justice in Every Breath Instagram Live series. Watch the replay.
- Wisconsin Moms speak out against Paris methane gas plant. In February 2025, Moms’ Jayne Black testified at the Public Service Commission to deny the permit for the methane gas plant in the town of Paris. Watch the replay.
- Wisconsin Moms testify at the EPA public hearing for proposed safeguards for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from new gas plants. In January 2025, Moms’ Jayne Black spoke out in favor of strengthening NOx protections, sharing her story of how air pollution contributes to her daughter’s multiple sclerosis. Read her testimony.
- Wisconsin Moms host electric school bus webinar with EPA Region 5. In October 2024, Moms’ Jayne Black joined EPA’s Tyler Salamasick, local district administrators, and Highland Fleets for a conversation the health and climate benefits of electric school buses and the federal Clean School Bus Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Watch the replay.
- Wisconsin Moms join Representative Gwen Moore for Inflation Reduction Act anniversary celebration. In August 2024, Moms’ Jayne Black, Congresswoman Moore, and our partners at Love My Air Wisconsin and Hepatha Lutheran Church held a press event to tout the incredible local climate progress made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest federal investment in climate solutions in U.S. history. Watch the replay.
- Wisconsin Mom joins Senator Tammy Baldwin to talk about how air pollution impacts her asthmatic son In May 2024, Moms’ Jayne Black spoke at a roundtable event with Senator Baldwin about air pollution, asthma, the high cost of asthma inhalers, and Moms’ fight for Justice in Every Breath.
- Wisconsin Moms fight for clean air in the classroom. Moms’ Jayne Black is leading an effort to clean up the air inside classrooms. In 2023, she worked with state lawmakers to introduce a bill that would launch a process for monitoring the air quality in schools and protect children’s health. Learn more about the Wisconsin bill.
Events and Resources in Wisconsin
Why We Care
Ten Wisconsin counties received F or D grades from the American Lung Association for ozone—which means dangerous breathing days for the state’s 77,600 children with asthma. Wisconsin also ranks third for racial disparities in particle pollution exposure. Most Wisconsin communities do not have air monitoring systems, so we cannot accurately assess the health risks local polluted air can pose to all our families.
Milwaukee has witnessed one of the five fastest warming winters in major cities across the U.S. over the past 50 years, with temperatures soaring by 6.7 degrees Fahrenheit. This shift, caused by global warming, is reshaping ecosystems that rely on frozen landscapes and snowfall, creating ripple effects for the environment and public health.
Climate change is also bringing frequent heavy rainfall to Wisconsin, resulting in severe, damaging floods. Climate-fueled extreme heat intensifies the risk of heatstroke and chronic illnesses, such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.
Opening Day at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay
Heritage Village at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesBring the kids and join Moms Clean Air Force to make free vintage upcycled art. Plus, explore historic buildings, enjoy delicious food, listen to music, watch live demonstrations, and play ...
2025 9th Annual Open Door Pride Festival in Sturgeon Bay
Martin Park 207 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Moms Clean Air Force at this event, which will feature live music, I.D.E.A Student Scholarship, Sandy Brown Award, and Proclamations, as well as vendors, fun games, face painting, The ...
Izaak Walton League of America 2025 National Convention in Green Bay
Tundra Lodge Resort, Water Park and Conference Center 865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI, United StatesMoms Clean Air Force Wisconsin Field Organizer Jayne Black will be speaking on the Climate Change Panel. She will share the efforts Moms Clean Air Force is taking to address ...
Past Events
April 2025
On April 22, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black went to Boys and Girls Club on Earth Day events.
On April 22, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black joined an Earth Day Event at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary hosted by the Green Bay Conservation Corps. Together with 300+ volunteers, Jayne contributed to various conservation efforts, including tree planting, trail system improvements, invasive species removal, and park clean-up.
On April 21, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black participated in an Arbor Day project, where she planted 23 trees and spoke to students about why trees are so important.
On April 14, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black spoke to 120 kids at Aldo Leopold school about Moms Clean Air Force.
On April 13, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at a Door County vendor fair.
On April 13, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black spoke at an MS event about the connection of climate and multiple sclerosis at St. Norbert college.
On April 8, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black spoke to 35 Izaak Walton Conservation League members about her work at Moms Clean Air Force and her Depere sustainability work.
March 2025
On March 25, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black testified about the Oak Creek plant.
On March 20, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black joined the Power Wisconsin Forward townhall to prep people who wanted to submit testimony on the Oak Creek Plant.
On March 15, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the Green Bay parenting expo.
February 2025
On February 26, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black held a Justice in Every Breath Live interview with a doctor.
On February 5, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black attended the Paris Plant Public service commission hearing and rally to oppose a natural gas plan.
On February 2, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the Green Bay Craft Show.
October 2024
On October 25, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black held a Get Out The Vote postcard party.
On October 11, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black held a Get Out The Vote postcard party.
September 2024
On September 28, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the International Day celebration at the Crock Center.
On September 26, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black presented an overview of Moms Clean Air Force to the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay.
On September 24, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black held a press conference with a diverse coalition of health and climate leaders to sound the alarm on Alliant Energy’s plan to transition the Edgewater Generating Station to methane gas.
On September 20, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black held a livestream on Instagram where she interviewed climate advocate Brittany Keyes about her work in Wisconsin.
August 2024
On August 21, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at Howe Elementary Community School Back to School event.
On August 7, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the Green Bay Farmers’ Market on Broadway.
On August 6, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black spoke alongside Representative Gwen Moore and coalition partners from Love My Air Wisconsin and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at a press event celebrating funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for air quality monitors in Wisconsin.
On August 1, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black spoke about electric school buses at the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Virtual Equity Summit.
July 2024
On July 30, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black attended the REVolution Bus Tour.
On July 20, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black hosted a Defend Our Climate Women’s Self defense class.
June 2024
On June 29, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the 2024 8th Annual Open Door Pride Festival.
On June 20, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the Downtown De Pere Farmers Market.
On June 11, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black presented at the Wisconsin Tribal Energy Symposium. During this two-day event, attendees had the opportunity to engage with state and federal experts from the Public Service Commission, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, FOCUS ON ENERGY®, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and EPA.
May 2024
On May 25, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin held a visibility event at Martin Park Fine Arts Fair where they urged EPA to continue to defend our climate.
On May 1, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black hosted a table at Annie Jackson Elementary School’s Career Day in Green Bay to teach kids about air pollution and her work at Moms.
April 2024
On April 27, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black hosted a table at the Green Bay Parenting Expo.
On April 10, Moms Clean Air Force teamed up with the Future Farmers of America club at Red Smith (K-8) in Green Bay for an Earth Day event to discuss climate solutions and agriculture. Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black taught the group about indoor and outdoor air pollution, the health impacts, and how to make a DIY air purifier.
March 2024
On March 21, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black attended WI Faith in Place Advocacy Day and spoke about Moms in Madison.
On March 20, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black attended Thrive WI Women’s Network event to speak about Moms.
On March 13, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black and a Supermom attended an event with President Biden in Milwaukee, WI.
On March 1, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black held an early Earth Day event at the Boys and Girls Club. She taught children how plastic is made, why it’s bad for our health and our earth, and how to use their voices by making cards.
February 2024
On February 15, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the Love Your City event.
On February 9, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black tabled at the Green Bay Home & Lifestyle Experience, demonstrating how to make a DIY air purifier and sharing information about Moms.
On February 2, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black attended Renew Wisconsin event, which aims to propel the state into a stronger, healthier future powered by clean energy.
January 2024
On January 18, Moms Clean Air Force Wisconsin organizer Jayne Black traveled to DC along with Moms Clean Air Force Michigan organizer Elizabeth Hauptman and Moms Clean Air Force Arizona organizer Hazel Chandler to meet with legislators about climate-focused regulation, IRA climate wins, and defending climate investments.
August 2023
On August 15, Moms Clean Air Force Supermom Jayne Black hosted a family-friendly event in Voyageur Park in De Pere to talk about air quality and how it affects our children’s health.
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2025
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Letter to the editor: Advocates for cleaner energy solution
2025
- Kenosha News, Letter to the editor: Advocates for cleaner energy solution
- WTMJ, Spinning the State: Lacrosse, Lake Mills, Paris
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Planned We Energies natural gas plants creates jobs but may have harmful health effects
2024
- The Sheboygan Press, Planned We Energies natural gas plants creates jobs but may have harmful health effects
- Living Lutheran, A missional imagination
- Press release, Supreme Court Rejects Requests to Block Critical EPA Clean Air Protections
- WISBusiness, Diverse Coalition: Denounces Alliant Energy’s plan to extend coal use and transition the Edgewater Generating Station to methane gas
- Spectrum News 1, Groups call for different plan for Sheboygan Power Plant
- Post Crescent, Environmental groups raise alarms over Alliant Energy’s plans to convert Sheboygan plant to gas
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Environmental groups raise alarms over Alliant Energy’s plans to convert Sheboygan plant to gas
- Press release, Diverse Coalition Denounces Alliant Energy’s Plan to Extend Coal Use and Transition the Edgewater Generating Station to Methane Gas in 2028
- Press release, Beloit Mom Discusses Life in America’s Most Polluted City
- Vital Signs, From coasts to farms to cities, how Biden’s landmark climate plan is helping a community near you
- Wisconsin Politics, Healthy Climate Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Moore and Milwaukee public health and climate leaders celebrate federal investments in the Love My Air Program
- Clean Wisconsin, Why the dream kitchen shouldn’t include a gas stove
- WFRV, Sustainably Speaking: More electric school buses coming to Wisconsin
- The Capital Times, Letter | Wisconsin needs more air quality data
- Local 5, Wisconsin Leaders Highlight the Benefits of Electric Vehicles in Green Bay and Beyond
- Press release, Wisconsin Moms & Local Leaders Highlight the Benefits of Electric Vehicles in Green Bay and Beyond
- Local 5, Breathe cleaner air with a DIY project from Rooted In Inc
- Press release, Millions of people will breathe cleaner, healthier air with new EPA soot protections, Wisconsin Moms say