Environment
Wildfires in State Up This Year
250 wildfires have burned 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, above the state’s 5- and 10-year averages.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Lobby Sues DNR Over PFAS Testing
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sues agency for sampling wastewater for PFAS.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Grants Support Polluted Runoff Projects
New report details $7 million in 2020 projects.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Madison Utility To Become State’s Solar Star
Alliant Energy plans to become largest owner, operator of solar power in Wisconsin.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
French Island Wells Show PFAS Pollution
State investigates, gives bottled water to residents of island off-shore from La Crosse.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Spring Bird Migration Is Well Underway
Canada geese, redwing blackbirds, robins and sandhill cranes have arrived with songbirds like bluebirds coming soon.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning
The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Charlie Mitchell
Lake Michigan’s Deep Waters Warming
NOAA study finds water 500 feet deep is warming in winter from climate change.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plan Would Restore Great Lakes Wetlands
Audubon plan restores 300,000 coastal acres to benefit birds, including areas in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live
More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy
The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop
Plus, Pi Day at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Northern Lights presentation and a craft fair in Brookfield.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
