Environment

Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.

Could Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?

Could Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?

Great Lakes states could become attractive, but full impact is unclear.

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.

What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?

What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?

We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.

State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees

State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees

Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.