The Wisconsin State Legislature has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 107, which recognizes the inherent rights of nature and reaffirms the state's commitment to environmental stewardship. The resolution highlights Wisconsin's diverse ecosystems and its historical leadership in conservation, drawing on the legacy of notable conservationists and the ecological knowledge of Indigenous communities. It emphasizes the need for a rights-based approach to nature, acknowledging that ecosystems and species possess intrinsic value and the right to exist, evolve, and regenerate. This approach is seen as essential in addressing pressing environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

The resolution calls for the development of policies and legislation that protect the rights of nature, engaging Indigenous communities, environmental scientists, and the public in this process. It encourages local governments to adopt rights-of-nature laws and principles in their environmental planning and conservation efforts. Furthermore, the resolution asserts that the state legislature will not impede local governments from enacting such laws, thereby promoting a collaborative framework for environmental law that integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific understanding. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the governor, relevant state agencies, Wisconsin Tribal Nations, and environmental organizations.