Environment
Under Evers, DNR Restores Science
New groundwater standards and science-based approaches to chemical pollution.
Jun 28th, 2019 by James Rowen
What Makes A Lake Healthy?
Algal blooms, invasive species and shoreline development disrupt the healthy balance of lakes.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Clean Your House of Hazardous Waste This Weekend
MMSD holding household hazardous waste collection Saturday, June 22.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Save the Yellow Perch!
Perch count way down in Lake Michigan. Strong leadership needed to protect state waters.
Jun 17th, 2019 by John Torinus
Great Lakes Leaders To Target Asian Carp
Region’s governors, Canadian premiers meet next month about preventing carp invasion.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Accused Polluter a Big Campaign Donor
Johnson Controls International’s subsidiary accused of releasing hazardous chemicals, contaminating drinking water.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn Judge Was Former Walker Aide
And donor to GOP candidates. His ruling allows huge drawdown of Lake Michigan water by Foxconn.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Climate Change Increasing Mercury in Fish
Researchers find rising water levels in state lakes caused by climate change increases mercury in fish.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Mayors Want Action on Asian Carp
Call on Congress to fund lock and dam to prevent carp from getting into Great Lakes.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Save America’s Most Popular Wilderness
Mining project threatens pure waters of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, nation’s most visited wilderness area.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Tom Landwehr
Coal Ash Pollutes Midwest States
Most sites pollute groundwater; 6 are in Wisconsin, including We Energy’s Oak Creek plant.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Andrew Blok
