Environment
Climate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government
Residents want government to protect vulnerable neighbors, invest in green infrastructure and public transportation.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?
We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection
Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.
May 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board
All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.
May 7th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo
Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees
Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City, State Have Rare Chance to Address Climate Change
Billions in federal aid flowing to Wisconsin. Citizen input could guide how funds spent.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by David Libert, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change
Unanimous vote backs creation of climate criteria to rank funding of future county projects.
Apr 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
