Environment
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Is Broken
Three-fourths of state citizens, the non-hunters, getting stonewalled by group.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila and Amy Mueller, Wisconsin Examiner
Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property
While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Erin Gretzinger, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State’s Utilities Warn That Shutoff Moratorium Ends April 15
Advocates charge that energy shutoffs will hit low income, mostly minority households.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Volunteer Crane Spotters Wanted
Baraboo-based nonprofit needs help for annual midwest census of sandhill and whooping cranes.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Ice Cover on Great Lakes Ties for Third Lowest Ever
Average ice cover 5.7% of lakes in 2023, tied with 1998, 2020 for third-lowest on record.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR
DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.
Mar 25th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup
Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration
Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bill Allows Community Solar Projects By Private Developers
Current law bars this. Main opponent to proposal is big utilities like We Energies.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
