Environment
Milwaukee Leads State In July Warming As Heat Dome Bakes Wisconsin
New report shows Milwaukee’s July temperatures up 2.9 degrees since 1970 amid rising health risks.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Waukesha County Communities Want Milwaukee’s Water
They would join city of Waukesha in tapping Lake Michigan, but only after high-stakes vote.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Says $22.6 Million in Disaster Aid Coming to Wisconsin
President says he told U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany about it. Gov Evers seems skeptical.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Mosaics Mark the Spot for River Cleanup Updates
Telling the story of project to restore hundreds of acres of publicly accessible land.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Will Benefit from $13 Million in Federal Brownfields Grants
Smaller communities hope cleaning up contaminated land will allow for redevelopment.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Heat Index in Milwaukee Could Hit 107 Degrees
Most of Wisconsin faces extreme heat warning through Tuesday night.
Jun 29th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bloody Red Shrimp Have Invaded Lake Superior
Invasive species native to Black Sea area spread to other Great Lakes first.
Jun 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?
National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Wolf Population Declines for Second Straight Year
Total in state dips below 1,200. Mild winters may make it harder to raise wolf pups.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Push to Restore Swimmable Rivers
City joins international movement aiming to buoy safety, stewardship and recreation for local waterways.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Enbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill
DOJ says company waited more than a year to report hazardous leak from Line 13 in Fort Atkinson.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
