Environment
Uihlein Makes $10 Million “Game Changer” Gift To UWM Freshwater School
Endowment supports students, faculty, water policy center and research vessels on the Great Lakes.
May 15th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump EPA Cuts Could Hit Small Wisconsin Towns Hardest
Rural communities fear higher water rates and delayed projects if loan forgiveness shrinks sharply.
May 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCommon Ground Releases New Allegations Against Veolia
Another whistleblower comes forward, alleging mismanagement and a culture of fear.
May 13th, 2026 by Graham KilmerMMSD, Veolia Deny Charges of Mismanagement by Common Ground
MMSD claims it is trying to conduct an audit. Common Ground leader calls it 'a sham.'
May 13th, 2026 by Graham KilmerMaine Went All-In on PFAS Problem; What Can Wisconsin Learn?
New book traces how and why Maine launched $200 million response to 'forever chemicals.'
May 12th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioLake Michigan Has Record Rise in Water Level in April
Snowmelt and heavy rains raise Great Lakes back to nearly their long-term average.
May 11th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWith 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.
May 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioUSDA, Wisconsin Scale Back Avian Flu Testing On Dairy Herds
Officials cite lower risk, but lab leaders warn surveillance could be undermined by staffing and funding cuts.
May 7th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioDevil’s Lake Expansion May Be One of Stewardship Program’s Last Acts
Knowles-Nelson funding that protected 700,000 acres is set to expire at the end of June.
May 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWe Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs
Majority at public hearings in nearly every county supported higher fees.
May 5th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioForest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts
Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.
May 4th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio























