Environment
Quadrillions of Invasive Mussels Damaging the Great Lakes
Documentary film's underwater drones show greatest change since the Ice Age.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Colleen Leahy, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program
Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Will Pay for PFAS Pollution?
Governor, GOP lawmakers wrestle over cleanup liability and 'innocent landowners.'
Feb 27th, 2025 by Bennet GoldsteinEffort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach
Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMMSD Project Will Reduce Flooding in Jackson Park
Effort to re-naturalize the Kinnickinnic River and remove concrete channels moves west.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Graham KilmerYouth Gardening Group Buying 3 City Lots
City charges nonprofit We Got This, which teaches urban gardening to hundreds of kids, $1 per lot.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping
Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Henry RedmanTrump Administration Fast Tracking Great Lakes Energy Efforts
Pipeline, power plant would receive expedited approval.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFarmers, Chefs Call For Climate Action at James Beard Foundation Event
A roundtable discussion this week on climate change's impact on local industries.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Sophie BolichAvian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck
State wildlife officials identified the virus in a merganser recently collected in Milwaukee County.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioIllinois Delays Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration can't be trusted to deliver promised funding.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio