Environment
Microplastics From Great Lakes Found In Beer
Researchers found 12 different brands of beer using Great Lakes water were contaminated with microplastics.
May 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Nixes Permit for Sand Mine
Sand-processing plant would destroy wetland. Its owner donated to state Republican Party.
May 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Lust for Great Lakes Water
Expert notes past attempts and future threats to five Great Lakes.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt
The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Grant Park Is For the Birds
A key flyway, the park and its Friends group gets award for bird conservation.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Catherine Jozwik
The Contrarian Professor
Geoscientist John Skalbeck backed Waukesha diversion of lake water but opposes it for Foxconn.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
Lake Michigan Carpeted With Quagga Mussels
Search using GoPro cameras documents the problem.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Kate Habrel
Slag Is No Longer Considered Waste
Law backed by WMC, signed by Walker, lets waste byproduct of steel and iron evade rules.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Can We Protect Our Water?
Hire back the DNR scientists and inspectors and let them do their work.
Apr 22nd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Legality of Foxconn’s Water Use At Issue
New York and Michigan officials question whether Lake Michigan water diversion only for residential users.
Apr 22nd, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Why Earth Day is Important
A Wisconsin creation, by Gaylord Nelson, and a reminder of conservation legacy being squandered.
Apr 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
$3 Million Grant for Bay View Wetland
City will work with Harbor District and BID to create unique amenity.
Apr 17th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
