Environment

A Freshwater Controversy: Estabrook Dam’s Environmental Impact
A Freshwater Controversy

Estabrook Dam’s Environmental Impact

Green activists support the dam’s removal, but that might actually hurt the environment.

A Freshwater Controversy: Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?
A Freshwater Controversy

Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?

Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.

Op-Ed: Wisconsin’s Solitary Stance On Climate Change
Op-Ed

Wisconsin’s Solitary Stance On Climate Change

This is the only state in America without a Clean Power Plan.

A Freshwater Controversy: Repairing Estabrook Dam Will Cost Less
A Freshwater Controversy

Repairing Estabrook Dam Will Cost Less

When all costs are considered, removing the dam could cost far more than repair.

A Freshwater Controversy: Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming
A Freshwater Controversy

Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming

It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.

Echo: Warm Winter Coming for Lake Michigan
Echo

Warm Winter Coming for Lake Michigan

Unlike last winter, there will be little ice cover on Great Lakes.

A Freshwater Controversy: Why the Estabrook Dam Was Created
A Freshwater Controversy

Why the Estabrook Dam Was Created

Ancient geological conditions created troublesome stretch of the Milwaukee River which led to unique solution. Part 2 of a series.

Tainted Water: Army Facility Still Pollutes
Tainted Water

Army Facility Still Pollutes

Badger Army Ammunition Plant left stew of chemicals that pollute groundwater.

City Business: Hanging Gardens Specializes in Green Roofs
City Business

Hanging Gardens Specializes in Green Roofs

Or blue roofs, its new innovation. The Milwaukee company seeks to become a leader in the field.

Tainted Water: Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water
Tainted Water

Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water

Chemical is at unsafe levels in estimated 94,000 Wisconsin households.

Leading the Way in Green Infrastructure

Leading the Way in Green Infrastructure

Outpost Foods in Mequon and All Peoples Church on N. 2nd St. have sophisticated green systems.