Midwest Environmental Advocates

Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis

Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.

Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes

Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'

Hearings Start On Controversial Line 5 Pipe Rerouting

Weekslong hearing will determine whether state regulators complied with state law in issuing permits.

Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout

Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

Victory for Clean Water Protections in Wisconsin

Appeals Court Upholds State Oversight of Wisconsin’s Largest Livestock Operations

Wisconsin Youth Sue State Over Unconstitutional Laws Fueling Climate Crisis and Blocking Clean Energy

Environmental Advocates Hail Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Evers v Marklein

Judge’s Order Extending Stay on 5 Construction is a Win for Wisconsin’s Environment

6th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 24th, 2025

State Supreme Court Will Not Consider Request for Lake Superior Water Bottling Permit