Environment
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
MMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects
Low-interest federal loan will help fund sewerage district's green infrastructure projects.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
To Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change
Our neighboring states doing it. Wisconsin falling behind.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved
State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Is Top Concern In State
Followed by federal budget deficit and income distribution, survey of state residents finds.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
How to Save Our County Parks
Citizens can get involved and make a difference.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Marcelia Nicholson, Guy Smith and Rebecca Stoner
State Meets Federal Air Quality Standard
Improvements in Rhinelander area bring entire state in compliance on sulfur dioxide standard.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oil Spill’s Spread Could Have Been Halted?
Komatsu criticized for not calling local officials to prevent spread of 400 gallons of oil.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan
Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
