George Meyer

The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year

Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.

Governor’s Veto Gives $20 Million For Land Stewardship Program

Evers' partial budget veto releases funding for wide variety of DNR efforts.

The United Performing Arts Fund Announces Scott Beightol as Board Chair and Five New Board Members

Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?

GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.

DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September

The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.

Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave

The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.

Al Krueger and Glenn Roby are named new CEOs at Kahler Slater

Succession plan thrives with collaborative leadership model

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $1,000

Kahler Slater Moving to BMO Tower

City's oldest architecture firm will call new tower home.

Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job

Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.

Flip-Flop on Mine Threatens State Waters

Why the sudden change to approve copper-zinc mine? Will it pollute Lake Michigan?

Reps. Kind, Sensenbrenner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Manage and Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin

The Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act will support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies and support research regarding the causes of chronic wasting disease.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

DNR Staff Pressured On Kohler Golf Course?

Former employee says staff were pushed to approve development that will hurt area’s rare dunes, wetlands.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $770

League of Women Voters Presents a Public Program on Wisconsin’s Changing Environmental Laws & Regulations on November 11

This free public program will be held at the Shorewood Village Center, 3920 N. Murray Ave.

Bud and Sue Selig Announced as 2018 Wilson Center Eddy Recipients

MSO ACE Program Also Selected to Receive Fourth Annual Educational Excellence Award

Special Interests Like New DNR Appointee

GOP Rep. Dan Meyer, new DNR head, has backing of WMC.

“Save Our Deer” Proposal Gains Support

"This is about ensuring the health of our deer herd and the future of hunting in Wisconsin."

State’s Impaired Waters Growing

Hundreds added each year. DNR staff and enforcement way down.

The Muzzling of the DNR

Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $772

Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study

Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.

Groups React as States and Provinces Commit to Reconvene in May to Continue Debate on Precedent-Setting Great Lakes Water Diversion

It is critical that any diversion proposal meet the rigorous requirements of the Compact which were developed to safeguard the Great Lakes.

Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power

Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.

RR Company Bars Access to Mississippi

Public stopped from fishing and other recreation on river. Proposed bill would stop this.

Waukesha water diversion application will set precedent for adherence to Great Lakes Compact

Eight Great Lakes governors and two Canadian premiers ask Great Lakes citizens to chime in

DNR investigating unauthorized path improvements on state land

DNR board tables sale of lakefront land to Walker donor

Waukesha Doesn’t Need Lake Michigan Water

City can responsibly treat its groundwater, at half the cost to its taxpayers.

DNR Scientist Cuts Bigger Than Predicted?

Walker's budget could also cut LTE staff in DNR's science bureau.

Cuts In DNR Scientists Could Hurt Walleye Fishing

Longterm DNR efforts to reverse Walleye decline in state lakes could be hurt by Walker's proposed cuts.

DNR May Scrap Science Bureau

Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.

Battle Over Iron Mine Leaves Scars

The battle "tore the community apart" for mine that was never going to happen, Jauch charges.

Coalition Contends Waukesha Diversion Proposal Falls Short of Meeting Great Lakes Compact

A coalition of Wisconsin conservation and environmental organizations, contends that the City of Waukesha’s plan to divert an average of 10.1 million gallons daily from Lake Michigan does not meet the standards of the Compact

Waukesha Diversion Proposal Demands Scrutiny

As Complete Details Emerge, Interested Parties Must Evaluate Whether It Meets Wisconsin and Great Lakes Compact Requirements

Mining Company Uses Paramilitary Guards

Gogebic says guards will continue patrolling land, two legislators object.

Waukesha’s Proposed Water Diversion is Vastly Different from Its 2011 Application

The Public Deserves Comprehensible Document, New Hearings and Time to Review

Milwaukee Marriott Downtown to Officially Open its Doors Tomorrow

New Downtown hotel ready ahead of schedule to accommodate Summerfest visitors and other guests