Environment
DNR Wants Citizen Scientists To Track Wildlife Populations
Annual surveys enlist Wisconsinites to monitor deer and game birds numbers.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Wildfire Smoke Pollution Wisconsin’s New Normal?
More than half of Wisconsin's counties under advisory, again, until Tuesday.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Balks At Trump Admin’s Plan To Cancel $62 Million Grant For Homeowners
Solar for All program would support installation of solar energy systems in Wisconsin.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wildfire Smoke Forces Wisconsin Summer Camps Indoors
Children are particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke, health experts say.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why WI Republicans Attacked Canada
Reps Tom Tiffany and Glenn Grothman demand Canada ‘reverse’ the wildfires blowing smoke into Wisconsin. How?
Aug 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Administration Cancels $75 Million in Climate Grants to Wisconsin
Including grant to make aging homes in Milwaukee more energy efficient.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout
Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science
Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Decline of Lake Michigan Whitefish
Fears the fish might disappear. Harvest down by nearly 90% since 1999.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Bald Eagle Saved by Unique Treatment
Eagle that nearly died is first to get a skin graft derived from North Atlantic cod.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Region Getting Hotter, Wetter
Report finds long-term temperature up by 3 degrees, precipitation up by 15%.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
