Environment
Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant
Elected officials get up close tour of how their water will get from Lake Michigan to their taps.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan
Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement
Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave
It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
