Environment
After Week of Severe Storms, Wisconsin Weighs Case For Federal Help
State and local teams are racing to complete storm damage assessments from Ringle to Shiocton and beyond.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rare Wisconsin Mussel At Center Of New Federal Lawsuit
Suit says delay in endangered listing leaves salamander mussel and 2,000 miles of habitat at risk.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall
Musky stocking will drop 70% and walleye 45% as lawmakers stall on spending approval.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sturgeon No. 985120031641132 Makes Historic Milwaukee River Journey
First sturgeon in more than a century spotted in Ozaukee County.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground
Milwaukee school district has received nearly $40 million to support green initiatives.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Youth Turns Aluminum Cans into Cash to Help Homeless
Carter Wilkins, 9, and his mother have a system to help the needy.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State’s Utilities Running Scared
After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment
Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding
Rainfall totals near Milwaukee and Green Bay were up to 700% higher than normal.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin
Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force
Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
