Environment
Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping
County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Thanks USDA For Help With Emergency Drought
27 counties, including Milwaukee, designated as natural disaster area, with help extended.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Bill Protects Right to Garden
Prevents local ordinances prohibiting someone from growing food on their property.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Concerns About Forced Labor in China Delaying Wisconsin Solar Projects
Customs reviews needed for foreign-made panels that sit in Chicago-area warehouse.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feedback Sought On Federal Great Lakes Cleanup
EPA plans effort to clean up 'Areas of Concern.' Advocates and officials have ideas.
Jul 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Summer Nights Are Getting Warmer
Another consequence of climate change, and one which is likely to add stress for people.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Veto Gives $20 Million For Land Stewardship Program
Evers' partial budget veto releases funding for wide variety of DNR efforts.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS
60% of 580 wastewater facilities in state spread treated biosolids on land and farms.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Will Soon Rank Projects by Climate Impact
New approach helps rank infrastructure projects' impact on reducing emissions.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Has Developed Technique That Could Recycle Flexible Plastics
Process developed by UW-Madison professor and Green Bay company still in early stages.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Plastic Free July!
You can take the Plastic-Free Pledge, join the cause of groups like Plastic-Free MKE, to reduce use of single-use plastics.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
