Environment
Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt
Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMeet 14 Urban Farmers
14 Milwaukee residents growing a rich variety of crops.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJudge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt
Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR 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 RadioEnvironmental 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 RadioGOP Bill Would Allow Leasing of Solar Panels
Energy utilities in Wisconsin oppose the bill.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup
The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerTed Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt
Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerNatural 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 Radio44% 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 RadioCity 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