Environment
PFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say
New DNR rules reflect changes Republican legislators made earlier this year.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
WEC Energy Quitting Coal By 2035
The utility that owns WE Energies will transition to natural gas and renewables.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Michigan Endangers Shorelines
Rising from record low to record high in seven years. ‘The water always wins.’
Nov 1st, 2021 by Mario Koran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt
Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meet 14 Urban Farmers
14 Milwaukee residents growing a rich variety of crops.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt
Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Orders JCI To Do More PFAS Testing
State agency orders company to provide broader assessment of pollution.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records
Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Allow Leasing of Solar Panels
Energy utilities in Wisconsin oppose the bill.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup
The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Ted Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt
Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
