Environment
Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025
A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort To Map Bottom of Great Lakes Part of Climate Change Mitigation Effort
"More is known about the surface of the moon and Mars than the bottom of the Great Lakes," says project leader.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
2025 Brings 125th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin Park System
State's system of state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas span more than 300,000 acres with usage soaring.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
You Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing
Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.
Dec 24th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Made in Milwaukee
How three Milwaukee water-tech businesses are innovating global sustainability solutions.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Coalition of 30 Groups Calls for $953 Million Funding For Safe Drinking Water
Pushing WI Legislature for water infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy
Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin Leads The Way in Horseradish
Huntsinger Farms the largest grower and processor of horseradish on earth?
Dec 22nd, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Insurers Add PFAS Exclusions to Liability Policies
Will state's businesses and farms be more careful about polluting if losses not covered?
Dec 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Investigating Enbridge Pipeline Leak
Line 6 leaked more than 69,000 gallons of crude oil in Jefferson County.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Warmer Than Average Lake Michigan Decimates Ice Fishing
Lake Superior water temperatures also up, reducing ice coverage.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Danger, Thin Ice, Experts Warn
Fluctuating temperatures make ice cover on lakes and ponds dangerous.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
