Environment
Mequon Water Utility Expands to River Hills
Mequon now serves three other suburbs, including two in Milwaukee County.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Michael Horne
After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?
City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy
Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk
Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer
Water levels held unusually steady this summer when they would normally climb.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park
New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid
Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers
Lawsuit demands makers of 'forever' chemicals pay for cleanup of city wells and groundwater.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants
Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions
Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
