Environment

Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change

Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change

Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.

Herbalist Connects Community With Nature

Herbalist Connects Community With Nature

Angela Kingsawan teaches classes, works with non-profits, believes city can develop herbal industry.

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.

First Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges

First Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges

Chief State Forester Heather Berklund manages 17 million acres of forest.

Milwaukee Walks: A Hidden Forest At The City’s Edge
Milwaukee Walks

A Hidden Forest At The City’s Edge

Seminary Woods goes back at least 175 years. It’s beautiful.

Legislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions

Legislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions

State Supreme Court allows them to intervene in cases challenging DNR rulings to protect water.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Massive Harbor, River Cleanup Moving Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

Massive Harbor, River Cleanup Moving Forward

Project expected to cost over $100 million, take six years to complete.

$858 Million Asian Carp Prevention Project Starting

$858 Million Asian Carp Prevention Project Starting

Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois are trying to stop the carp from entering the Great Lakes.

Johnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million

Johnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million

The company will pay a group of Peshtigo families that filed a class action lawsuit.

Judge Denies Permit for Back Forty Mine

Judge Denies Permit for Back Forty Mine

Controversial mine along Wisconsin’s border could have significant environmental consequences.

State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020

State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020

High crop prices, pandemic assistance drives up income.

Wisconsin Transitioning To Solar Energy

Wisconsin Transitioning To Solar Energy

Solar projects actively under development will generate 7% of the state's power.