Environment
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Don’t Forget About the Climate Crisis
Biden and Congress must act. The future of our nation and our state depend on it.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Pam Fendt
Where Do City’s Felled Trees Go?
City cuts down and replaces some 3,500 trees per year. What does it do with the wood?
Feb 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits
Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Great Lakes Get $1 Billion for Clean Up
Funding from infrastructure law will help with remediation in Milwaukee Estuary.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Could Expand Electric Car Charging Stations
But amendments prevent stations by governments or private parties not connected to utilities.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Board Approves Climate Change Plan
Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek
6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Approves $96 Million Harbor Cleanup Facility
Part of federally-backed effort to remove "area of concern" designation from Milwaukee's waterways.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Prehn Out As Natural Resources Board Chair
Though the Walker appointee still refuses to leave board despite term ending.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Says DNR Needs PFAS Rules to Enforce
Business lobby sued DNR over testing. Judge says agency can test, but must develop rules to enforce.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
