Environment

Op-Ed: Climate Change An Afterthought for DNR
Op-Ed

Climate Change An Afterthought for DNR

Issue barely exists, to judge by its website.

Echo: Plastic Fibers Polluting Great Lakes
Echo

Plastic Fibers Polluting Great Lakes

Microplastics a growing problem. MMSD and federal researchers now studying Milwaukee’s harbor.

Green Luminaries: St. Francis Leads the Way
Green Luminaries

St. Francis Leads the Way

Suburb along lake embraces water conservation and rain barrels.

Data Wonk: Global Warming and Wisconsin’s Economy
Data Wonk

Global Warming and Wisconsin’s Economy

Will state’s leaders heed the example of Warren Buffett on alternative energy?

Green Luminaries: Victory Garden Initiative Values Rainwater
Green Luminaries

Victory Garden Initiative Values Rainwater

It’s captured thousands of gallons to help grow food for local residents.

85 Acres On Waterfront Could Be Reclaimed

85 Acres On Waterfront Could Be Reclaimed

Harbor District Inc. soliciting ideas for old industrial land along the lake, KK River.

Green Luminaries: Butterfly Supporters Help Environment
Green Luminaries

Butterfly Supporters Help Environment

Tosa group, Friends of the Monarch Trail, reduce flooding with plants that attract butterflies.

Echo: Milwaukee Sheriff Poached Canadian Bear
Echo

Milwaukee Sheriff Poached Canadian Bear

One of two men convicted for poaching, Facebook played major role in the bust.

Op-Ed: Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
Op-Ed

Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat

State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.

Green Luminaries: MillerCoors a Leader in Water Conservation
Green Luminaries

MillerCoors a Leader in Water Conservation

MMSD salutes company for installing a green roof and rain garden.

The State of Politics: Lawmakers Battle Over High Capacity Wells
The State of Politics

Lawmakers Battle Over High Capacity Wells

Are they drawing down streams and lakes? Republican and Democratic lawmakers disagree.

Echo: The Fight Against Emerald Ash Borer
Echo

The Fight Against Emerald Ash Borer

Michigan leads the way in protecting ash trees, by introducing parasitic Asian wasp.