The WICCI outreach program works with citizens, scientists, administrators, and elected officials to increase awareness of climate impacts, and build Wisconsin's capacity to adapt to a changing climate.

The Operations and Outreach Unit provides logistical support to the Science Council, organizes meetings and workshops and performs outreach functions related to the mission of WICCI. It is housed in and staffed by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It also works in conjuction with the Communicatins and Outreach Group.

Communications and Outreach Group

• David Liebl (Co-Chair), Faculty Associate, Engineering Professional Development, UW-Madison; Statewide Stormwater Specialist, UW-Cooperative Extension
• Steve Pomplun (Co-Chair), UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
• Elaine Andrews, Environmental Resources Center
• Carolyn Betz, University Relations Specialist, UW-Madison Aquatic Sciences Center
• Kathe Crowley Conn, Executive Director, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
• Sharon Dunwoody, Evjue Bascom Professor of Journalism & Mass Communication and Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Education in the Graduate School, UW-Madison
• John Fischbach, Ashland and Bayfield County Cooperative Extension
• John Haack, University of Wisconsin Extension, St. Croix Basin Natural Resources Educator
• Sally Kefer, Land Use Team Leader, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• Richard Lathrop, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• Dolly Ledin, Adult Role Models in Science Coordinator, UW-Madison Center for Biology Education
• Carol McCartney, Outreach Manager, Wisconsin Geologic and Natural History Survey
• Margaret Mooney, UW Space Science & Engineering Center
• Phil Moy, UW Sea Grant
• Jay Moynihan, Shawano County Community Resource Development Educator, UW-Extension
• Pete Nowak, UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
• Patrick Robinson, Environmental Restoration Theme Coordinator, Great Lakes Regional Water Program, UW-Extension
• Finn Ryan, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board
• Stanley Temple, Senior Fellow and Wildlife Advisor, Aldo Leoplold Foundation
• Dreux Watermolen, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• John Young, Wisconsin State Climatologist; Emeritus Professor, UW-Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences