Racine Diversion Request Raises Serious Questions; Compact Coalition Urges Regional Review
The purpose of the diversion is to provide Great Lakes water to Foxconn Technology Group, a private, large multinational electronics manufacturer, for its first U.S. manufacturing plant.
Apr 16th, 2018
Great Lakes Leaders Approve Waukesha Water Diversion
Wisconsin environmental groups' concerns remain; modified diversion plan will require vigilance
Jun 21st, 2016
Groups Ask Wisconsin to Clarify its Authority to Regulate a Waukesha Diversion
An opinion by the Wisconsin Attorney General casts doubt on the state’s authority to manage, regulate, and enforce conditions the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Compact Council may require when approving a diversion.
Jun 9th, 2016
Groups React to Recommendation on Precedent-Setting Great Lakes Water Diversion Request
The Declaration of Findings include conditions added by the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers that will modify the diversion request.
May 18th, 2016
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.
Apr 22nd, 2016
Public Overwhelmingly Opposed To Wisconsin’s Great Lakes Diversion Proposal
99% of more than 11,200 comments indicate opposition or serious concern regarding City of Waukesha's proposed Great Lakes diversion
Apr 13th, 2016
New Information Confirms Great Lakes Water Unnecessary for Waukesha
Updated report reaffirms sustainable alternative to Great Lakes water
Mar 8th, 2016
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
Jan 7th, 2016
Waukesha Diversion Application to Move On to Regional Review
DNR says Waukesha's application approvable despite requests from across the Great Lakes region to deny it
Dec 8th, 2015
Public Opposed to Waukesha’s Lake Michigan Diversion
96% of Written Comments in Opposition to Waukesha’s Proposal
Nov 5th, 2015
Legal and Technical Experts Tell DNR Waukesha’s Application Does Not Comply with Great Lakes Compact
Public largely opposed to application at all three public hearings
Aug 28th, 2015
A Great Lakes Diversion Is Not Necessary for Waukesha
Non-Diversion Solution is the better-researched, safer alternative
Aug 17th, 2015
DNR Public Hearings on Waukesha Water Diversion
The DNR will hold three public hearings next week to gather public input on the City of Waukesha’s application to take water from Lake Michigan.
Aug 13th, 2015
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
Nov 6th, 2013
Waukesha Diversion Proposal Demands Scrutiny
As Complete Details Emerge, Interested Parties Must Evaluate Whether It Meets Wisconsin and Great Lakes Compact Requirements
Oct 14th, 2013
Waukesha’s Proposed Water Diversion is Vastly Different from Its 2011 Application
The Public Deserves Comprehensible Document, New Hearings and Time to Review
Jul 1st, 2013
