Environment
Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as House Passes Delisting Bill
Backed by Wisconsin’s GOP delegation, the measure would shift control to states, with critics warning wolves could be hunted and trapped back toward extinction.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Push to Tell Counties Faster When Water Tests Fail
With PFAS standards still stalled, lawmakers advance a narrower plan to require DNR alerts on contamination.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Former Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died
For 50 years, Meyer influenced conservation at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit Seeks to Force PSC to Release Data Center Electricity Demand
Is state Public Service Commission keeping Meta data secret?
Dec 11th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Committee Debates ‘Community Solar’ Bill
Allowing private companies to construct small solar projects. Utilities oppose it.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS
Is EPA ignoring international standards supported by scientists or is it 'fake news'?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund
'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants
12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal
If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills
Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos
A critically endangered species, rhinos have 5-inch-thick skin and daunting horns.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
