Environment
County Has Huge Solar Energy Potential
Report identifies 22 possible projects. Federal infrastructure bill could help fund them.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting
Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBaldwin Bill Allow Disaster Relief Loans for Lack of Snow
Wisconsin's tourism industry hurt by unusually warm winters. SBA loans could help.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Aims To Cut Food Waste By 130 Tons in 2 Years
City program will also help feed those experiencing food insecurity.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerFederal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBiden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioInvasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time
Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations
EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio