Environment
State DNR Still Wrong on Lakeshore Golf Course
Kohler Co. plan, okayed under Gov. Walker is bad precedent and bad for environment.
Dec 4th, 2020 by James RowenThe Loveliness of Lakeshore State Park
Wisconsin’s only urban state park offers walkers unparalleled views of the lake, downtown skyline and prairie.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonWaukesha, Milwaukee Celebrate Huge Water Project
$286 million, 36-mile-long project begun, will bring Milwaukee water to Waukesha.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBiden Climate Change Plan Could Impact State
Wisconsin could add 162,000 jobs, boost economy by $14 billion by transitioning to renewable energy.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies, Harley-Davidson Announce Solar Project
8,000 solar panels in joint rooftop project, as utility continues to slash carbon emissions.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Graham KilmerDNR Seeks Public Input on Rare Lizards
Telecommunications project in Waushara County may kill some of rare legless lizards.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerDNR Wants Johnson Controls to Test More Fish for PFAS
Some ponds have fish with levels of PFAS that would require restrictions on eating fish.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat Native American Heritage Month Means To Me
The importance of being humble, quieting the mind and listening to nature.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Angela Kingsawan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity Clears Way For Big Sewer Project
84-inch-wide pipe is first phase of 40-million gallon stormwater project to prevent sewer overflows.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBlue-Green Algae On Rise In Lakes
High temperatures causing November blooms in some of state’s lakes.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioWEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant
1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhen Leaves Fall, Fire Danger Rises
Dry Seasonal Conditions Lead To Increased Fire Risk
Nov 6th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources