Environment

Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees

Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees

Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.

Foxconn, We Energies Building Solar Farm at Factory Campus

Foxconn, We Energies Building Solar Farm at Factory Campus

2,000-panel installation will produce enough electricity to power 300 homes.

‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor

‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor

Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.

Op Ed: Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Op Ed

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

MKE County: Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort
MKE County

Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort

Molson Coors, Fund for Lake Michigan funding reforestation staff with donation.

MKE County: Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends
MKE County

Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends

The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.

DNR Member Warns Wisconsin Needs Money To Maintain Its Conservation Land

DNR Member Warns Wisconsin Needs Money To Maintain Its Conservation Land

The state has acquired approximately 1.5 million acres of land through stewardship programs.

Study Finds Algal Blooms Grow in Cold

Study Finds Algal Blooms Grow in Cold

Study of state's lakes finds growth when water temperature below 59 degrees.

Republicans Hide Details on Stewardship Fund

Republicans Hide Details on Stewardship Fund

Legislators reduce project grant without revealing who objected or what exactly is funded.

State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup

State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup

$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'

Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy

Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy

$14 million price tag includes funding for clean energy job training and reemployment.

State’s Utilities Investing in Battery Storage

State’s Utilities Investing in Battery Storage

Facilitating storage of solar, wind energy. We Energies valley plant testing battery system.