Environment
DNR Orders JCI To Do More PFAS Testing
State agency orders company to provide broader assessment of pollution.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records
Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Allow Leasing of Solar Panels
Energy utilities in Wisconsin oppose the bill.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup
The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Ted Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt
Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Natural Gas Prices May Drive Heating Bills Up
Utilities customers will likely notice it's more expensive to heat their homes.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
44% of Eau Claire Wells Closed With PFAS Contamination
City closes seven out of 16 wells after testing for the harmful chemicals.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts
But focus will be on hiring contractors to complete work, keep stormwater out of Deep Tunnel.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Vehicle Emissions Dropped During Lockdowns
The DNR also found that the state's air quality in general is improving.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt
Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Century City House Factory Inching Forward
Plan calls for affordable, energy efficient homes to fight climate change and create jobs.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Trails Most In Renewable Energy
Just 10 mostly southern states are doing less. Wisconsin also has more expensive electricity.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
