Environment
Daily Routines for Urban Wildlife Have Changed
Under the Safer-At-Home order, even life for animals in populated areas has changed.
May 22nd, 2020 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public RadioRock the Stream Plays For Nonprofits
Rock the Green and musicians team on new weekly streamed concert to benefit nonprofits.
May 20th, 2020 by Michael HollowayManufacturer Finds No PFAS In Most Wells
Fire fighting foam maker tested wells in Marinette County. DNR says more tests needed.
May 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBring Your Tires and TVs, Drop Off Centers Are Still Free
Milwaukee's two drop-off centers are now open Sundays, with no fees through at least the end of May.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us
“99% of wildfires are caused by humans,” says DNR expert.
May 12th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerPFAS, Other Pollutants Found In Rivers
Testing of areas of concern in harbor area, rivers found higher pollution upstream from harbor.
May 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerKaul Backs DNR On High Capacity Wells
Reverses opinion by former AG Brad Schimel; Supreme Court to rule on whether DNR can weigh environmental impact of wells.
May 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio9 Area Farms Selling Weekly Produce
A photo story of the men and women growing food for Milwaukee
May 9th, 2020 by Erin BloodgoodCounty Creating More Space in Parks
As parks usage spikes, officials closing some parkways to cars to create more space for recreation.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham KilmerJohnson Controls Wants Pause in PFAS Testing
DNR is reviewing a request from the company, which wants to stop PFAS efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 26th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerHarbor View Plaza Upgrades Highlight Freshwater Ecology
Waterfront park now highlights what's happening above and below water
Apr 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene40 Policies That Helped Pollute State
Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign