Environment
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Endangered Snake Species Found in Construction Areas
In Ozaukee and Juneau counties. State DNR issued notices.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Finds 92 New Waters Are ‘Impaired’
80% of state’s lakes and rivers are healthy, but number polluted continues to grow.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt
Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Time to Reclaim Wisconsin’s Legacy of Water Protection
PFAS, nitrates and lead stand in the way of our right to clean water.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart, Wisconsin Examiner
Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota
DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Is Already Unfolding in Wisconsin
The past decade was warmest, wettest on record. UN Report warns of irreversible climate change.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Western Wildfires Degrade Wisconsin Air Quality
Climate Change linked to extreme heat and drought causing fires.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Carpenter Blasts DNR Over Wolf Hunt Plans
The Department of Natural Resources is planning a fall 2021 wolf harvest.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How is PFAS Getting Into Rhinelander’s Water?
Researchers using ground-penetrating radar to search for source of dangerous forever chemicals.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
