Midwest Environmental Advocates

Environmental Groups Sue DNR Over Port Washington Data Center Review

Lawsuit says state skipped a full environmental impact statement for the $15 billion project.

Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County

Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.

Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit

Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.

With Sharp Criticism, Regulators Approve Electric Rates For Facebook-Meta Data Center

Public Service Commission members blasted lack of transparency around the Beaver Dam data center.

Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center

Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.

Sierra Club Wisconsin and MEAfte File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center

Circuit Court Issues Order Limiting Pipeline Construction While Lawsuit Over Line 5 Permits Moves Forward

Enbridge Is Not Eligible

Only landowners may apply for permits

Environmental Groups File Petition for Judicial Review of Permit Decision

Petition calls for pipeline construction to remain on hold while decision is under review

MEA Files Appeal in Legal Dispute Over Public’s Right to Access Great Lakes Shoreline

Appeal follows municipal court ruling upholding trespassing ticket issued to Shorewood resident walking along Lake Michigan

New toolkit helps communities push back against Big Tech as data center proposals surge in Wisconsin