Environment
Evers Appoints New State DNR Leader
Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to replace outgoing Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Embattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga
Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Seeking Federal Help For Town With PFAS Contamination 170 Times Safe Levels
“We don't really have an idea where it's coming from,” says DNR official.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker
Part of $858 billion defense bill. Endorsed by Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Gallagher as way to improve Wisconsin shipping.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Anonymous Legislator Undermining State Stewardship Fund
More than a dozen times, initiatives to protect invaluable natural areas were killed.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Spencer Black
Is the Rush to Electric Vehicles a Mistake?
All the city news you can use.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Jeff Wood
More State Businesses Embrace Sustainable Practices
Since pandemic more efforts to cut waste, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Service Plans $451 Million Solar and Battery Project
850,000 solar panels part of WEC Energy Group's $5.4 billion spending on green energy.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Causes Swings in Lake Michigan Water Level
Expert panel predicts warmer, wetter lake; study says 17 inches higher by 2050.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will PSC Allow Third Party Financing Of Solar Projects?
State oversight body allowed one project. Solar advocates push for general approval.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
