Environment
State Park Fees Keep Rising
New hikes proposed, already higher than in any Midwestern state.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Virginia Small
Fecal Microbes In 60% of Sampled Wells
Tests show waste from Kewaunee County’s 97,000 cattle contaminates majority of wells.
Jun 12th, 2017 by Coburn Dukehart, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
UWM Seeks Leadership in Microgrids
Becomes fifth university in the world to join NSF green technology program.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Amanda Maniscalco
Walker Signs High-Capacity Wells Bill
Good for powerful agriculture interests, bad for the environment.
Jun 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Solar on Every Rooftop
New Berlin subdivision requires solar installation in all 34 homes.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Trump Great Lakes Cuts Hurt Supporters
Great Lakes governors who supported him own that massive cut in Great Lakes funding.
May 30th, 2017 by James Rowen
Sand Plant Will Destroy Rare Wetlands
Approved by DNR. Law firm pushing for it generous to Walker.
May 25th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Invasive Species Killing Native Crayfish
Huge impact on Lake Michigan and state's inland lakes, streams.
May 16th, 2017 by Natasha Blakely
The Brown Water Republicans
GOP convention at Dells water park highlights environmental failings.
May 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
Fish Farm Regulations Rolled Back
Big business lobby wants it, legislature approves it, will Walker sign it?
May 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat
New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.
May 4th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
