Environment
Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions
Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
McKinley Beach Reconstruction Project Paused
Changes to the reconstruction plan have prompted reviews by state and federal agencies, delaying the project.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
American Transmission Co. Hires Former Utility Regulator
Ellen Nowak is now vice president of the company she was once charged with regulating.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant
Elected officials get up close tour of how their water will get from Lake Michigan to their taps.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan
Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement
Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave
It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping
County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
