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State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS
2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses
DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds
Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill
Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections
WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority
Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Judge Dismisses Open Records Case Against DNR Board Member
Yes, Fred Prehn delayed providing records but no, plaintiff can't collect attorney fees.
Feb 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Will New Overseers Change DNR Policies?
As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board
Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Opponents Assail I-94 Expansion at Public Hearing
Anti-expansion coalition pushes 'Fix at Six' rather than eight-lane I-94 expansion.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request
Prehn has refused to step down from DNR board.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Adam Voskuil
