Environment
Parks Restoring Wildlife Habitat in Little Menomonee River Parkway
$3 milllion grant from DNR will fund another restoration in Milwaukee Estuary.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy
Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCar Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk
Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Spring Surge, Great Lakes Water Levels Held Steady This Summer
Water levels held unusually steady this summer when they would normally climb.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park
New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerPFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public RadioHeat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid
Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEau Claire Sues PFAS Manufacturers
Lawsuit demands makers of 'forever' chemicals pay for cleanup of city wells and groundwater.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWe Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants
Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions
Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioResidents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism