Anonymous Legislator Undermining State Stewardship Fund
More than a dozen times, initiatives to protect invaluable natural areas were killed.
Dec 18th, 2022
Honoring Biking Advocate Phil Van Valkenberg
New trail named for state’s tireless champion of biking.
Jul 31st, 2021
A Bold New Environmental Call
"30 by 30” pushes to conserve 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030. Biden backs it.
Jul 15th, 2021
Congress Should Approve Two More States
It's time to make Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico states.
Jan 30th, 2021
Why Republicans Turned Green
Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”
Aug 16th, 2020
Biden’s Climate Plan Is Smart Politics
And smart policy. The two should go hand in hand.
Jul 29th, 2020
Why Honor Confederate Leaders?
Would we honor Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, who led the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Jun 21st, 2020
Natural Areas Program Protects State’s Beauty
State program created 70 years ago protects 500,000 acres at 692 sites across Wisconsin.
Mar 14th, 2020
Trump Vulnerable on Environment
He’s done more damage than any president in modern history. Will Democrats make this an issue?
Feb 16th, 2020
State’s Future Depends on Knowledge Economy
Two new studies show why state needs to support its universities.
Dec 27th, 2019
Lessons of the Lower Wisconsin River
Beautifully conserved, it's the longest free flowing river left in the Midwest.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019
The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?
Jul 21st, 2019
Good News for State’s Environment
Evers administration is turning around the decline in DNR staff morale and mission under Walker.
Apr 10th, 2019
Bipartisan Stewardship Fund Will Expire
Largest initiative in state history has protected large tracts of land, but now imperiled.
Feb 1st, 2019
Lame Duck Mischief Defamed the State
Walker opted to divide and conquer up until last day in office.
Jan 2nd, 2019
The Wild Splendor of Our Rivers
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
Sep 2nd, 2018
New EPA Head Worse Than Pruitt
Wheeler will continue Trump’s war on outdoors, but with more efficiency, less baggage.
Jul 19th, 2018
Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.
Jul 7th, 2018
The Troubling Record of Brad Schimel
How has state Attorney General failed? Let us count the ways.
Jun 15th, 2018
John McCain and Republican Values
He’s a patriot and man of character. Contrast this to Trump, Vukmir and Nicholson.
May 24th, 2018
The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt
The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.
Apr 27th, 2018
Republicans Have Abandoned Their Principles
And voters may make them pay in November.
Apr 17th, 2018
How Walker Destroyed Bipartisan Conservation
Democrats and Republicans agreed on need to protect state’s environment. Not any more.
Mar 15th, 2018
Democrats Beware Overconfidence
Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.
Feb 21st, 2018
Wisconsin’s “Fall From Grace”
Insider article by Judge Lynn Adelman reveals how key decision transformed state.
Feb 16th, 2018
Trump Waging War Against the Outdoors
Attacking national parks, weakening pollution rules, the list is long.
Jan 21st, 2018
Mining Bill Will Pollute the State
And will overturn 1998 law passed overwhelmingly and backed by most voters.
Aug 30th, 2017
Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016
Walker’s High Speed Folly
Was governor’s biggest mistake turning down federal money for high speed rail?
May 26th, 2016
