Environment
200 Acres Along Lake Superior Now Protected for Longest National Trail
National Park Service buys land for 4,800-mile scenic trail from North Dakota to Vermont.
May 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Deer Ticks Tested in Wisconsin Had Lyme-Causing Bacteria
Research by Marshfield Clinic comes after Wisconsin had record number of cases in 2024.
May 25th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Volunteers Build Hundreds of Gardens For Milwaukee Residents
Annual blitz aims to increase healthy food access by providing raised beds on a sliding price scale.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes
Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
May 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Effort Helps Milwaukee and Madison Restaurants Cut Food Waste
Grant funded training program helps restaurants reduce waste, donate and recycle food.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious
Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?
May 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Council Members Push for MMSD Audit
They nearly blocked reappointment of MMSD commissioners, but back off after closed door meeting.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say
Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.
May 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Commission Chair Proposes Third-Party Audit
Chair of commission overseeing sewerage district cites allegations against it.
May 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
