Environment
Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections
WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Utility Will Create Nationally Unique ‘Energy Dome’
Alliant Energy wins $30 million federal grant to create energy storage facility.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft
Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'
Sep 20th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mequon Water Utility Expands to River Hills
Mequon now serves three other suburbs, including two in Milwaukee County.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Michael Horne
After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?
City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway
$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy
Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk
Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer
Water levels held unusually steady this summer when they would normally climb.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park
New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid
Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
