Environment
Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help
County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?
Sep 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Court Gives SE Wisconsin a Reprieve on Federal Smog Regulations
December EPA order says failure to meet ozone standards brings health risks.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Bay Area Ducks Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Warnings by state agencies to limit consumption given high levels of PFAS.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Data Centers Could Threaten Wisconsin Water, Report Warns
Could withdraw some 150 billion gallons of water nationally over next 5 years.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend
About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
FEMA finished preliminary assessment, Evers makes formal plea to Trump.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program
Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances
Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday
More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment
More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents
Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District
Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Noe Goldhaber
