Environment
Gov. Evers Pledges To Plant 75 Million Trees By 2031
Evers issues executive order to conserve 125,000 new acres of forest land.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDem Leaders Promote Climate Action
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMondale And Gaylord Nelson Were Pals
The two longtime U.S. Senators were both Norwegians, and passionate about the environment.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Bill ChristoffersonEvers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill
Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Hope KirwanState Officials Push Action on PFAS
50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioBoard To Consider Climate Change Policy
Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerState Delaying Interstate 94 Expansion For New Study
Project opponents applaud the move.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCan We Keep the Great Lakes Great?
$10 million plan for fresh water collaborative at 13 UW campuses must be funded.
Apr 15th, 2021 by John TorinusSupreme Court Considers Water Pollution Rules
Environmental groups challenge 2011 law limiting state DNR’s rules to protect groundwater.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioParks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerQuagga Mussels Still Rule Lake Michigan
New study shows how mussels have transformed the lake.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyHigh Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes
Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio