Environment
Alliant Energy Closing Sheboygan Coal Plant
Part of utility's plan to transition to solar, clean energy.
May 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Meets
Third meeting on zoom. Policy recommendations expected by October 31.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How State Reopening is Affecting PFAS Testing
DNR now navigating various local orders.
May 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Daily Routines for Urban Wildlife Have Changed
Under the Safer-At-Home order, even life for animals in populated areas has changed.
May 22nd, 2020 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rock the Stream Plays For Nonprofits
Rock the Green and musicians team on new weekly streamed concert to benefit nonprofits.
May 20th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Manufacturer Finds No PFAS In Most Wells
Fire fighting foam maker tested wells in Marinette County. DNR says more tests needed.
May 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bring Your Tires and TVs, Drop Off Centers Are Still Free
Milwaukee's two drop-off centers are now open Sundays, with no fees through at least the end of May.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us
“99% of wildfires are caused by humans,” says DNR expert.
May 12th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
PFAS, Other Pollutants Found In Rivers
Testing of areas of concern in harbor area, rivers found higher pollution upstream from harbor.
May 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Kaul Backs DNR On High Capacity Wells
Reverses opinion by former AG Brad Schimel; Supreme Court to rule on whether DNR can weigh environmental impact of wells.
May 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
9 Area Farms Selling Weekly Produce
A photo story of the men and women growing food for Milwaukee
May 9th, 2020 by Erin Bloodgood
County Creating More Space in Parks
As parks usage spikes, officials closing some parkways to cars to create more space for recreation.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
