Environment
Environmental Groups Fight Lawsuit Against Chemical Spills Law
Judge allows friend-of-court brief by them in WMC lawsuit against DNR.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerFlood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed
MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.
Sep 19th, 2021 by John TorinusCourt Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerArea Companies Backtrack on Climate Change
We Energies, Dairyland Power, Enbridge Energy plan major new investments in fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Elizabeth WardDNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September
The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDrought Returns Lake Superior to Average Water Levels
Lake has experienced historically high water levels for past seven years.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioPrehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit
Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerGroups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt
Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioPrehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEndangered Snake Species Found in Construction Areas
In Ozaukee and Juneau counties. State DNR issued notices.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCity Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene