Environment
State Residents Flock To The Outdoors
Study finds 42% increase in state park stickers, surge in fishing, hunting licenses during pandemic.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Wave Sweeping the State
Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by John Torinus
Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’
Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Not Enough Ice! Apostle Islands Caves Closed
Temperatures not cold enough for safe access this winter.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Can State Learn From Texas Crisis?
Power generators in Midwest built to withstand freezing weather, utilities say.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Has Green Goals
Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County
Feb 17th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
200 Wolves Can Be Hunted
State Natural Resources Board relents, sets 200-kill quota and one-week hunting season.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved
2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.
Feb 13th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan
Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservative Lawsuit Demands a Wolf Hunt
Hunter Nation says the rights of its 20,000 members violated by state ruling against wolf hunting.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
The DNR’s New Digs
New Milwaukee office will be located in an unnatural location.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
