Environment
Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes
Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio$80 Million In PFAS Grants Could Start Flowing This Fall
DNR targets private wells, schools and sludge testing as it builds out new PFAS programs statewide.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June
Senate didn't act on bills to extend popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’
Also vetoes bills to kill 'race-based' programs and regulate free speech at universities.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change
Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Faces Rising Bird Flu Threat As Spring Migration Begins
State has second-most birds hit by avian flu this spring, and vets urge tighter flock biosecurity.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS
With Senate approval, 'important' bills to spend $133 million go to Gov. Evers to sign.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy
Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Tom KertscherTrump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds
Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNeighbors Oppose 24-Hour Data Center Work In Port Washington
Residents cite lights, noise and dust, push petition opposing overnight construction.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis
Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms
GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio























