Environment
Spring Bird Migration Is Well Underway
Canada geese, redwing blackbirds, robins and sandhill cranes have arrived with songbirds like bluebirds coming soon.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning
The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Charlie Mitchell
Lake Michigan’s Deep Waters Warming
NOAA study finds water 500 feet deep is warming in winter from climate change.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plan Would Restore Great Lakes Wetlands
Audubon plan restores 300,000 coastal acres to benefit birds, including areas in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy
The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop
Plus, Pi Day at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Northern Lights presentation and a craft fair in Brookfield.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact
Batteries charged on coal power aren’t so good for the environment.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
WI Conservation Congress Debates Carbon Fee
Some members fear it’s straying from mission to advise state agencies on natural resources management.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000
23 chemical companies sued for PFAS contamination support state political candidates.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?
Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans
Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters
New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request
Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
