Environment
State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules
Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change
Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Herbalist Connects Community With Nature
Angela Kingsawan teaches classes, works with non-profits, believes city can develop herbal industry.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Female Chief Forester Sees Challenges
Chief State Forester Heather Berklund manages 17 million acres of forest.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Hidden Forest At The City’s Edge
Seminary Woods goes back at least 175 years. It’s beautiful.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Legislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions
State Supreme Court allows them to intervene in cases challenging DNR rulings to protect water.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Massive Harbor, River Cleanup Moving Forward
Project expected to cost over $100 million, take six years to complete.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$858 Million Asian Carp Prevention Project Starting
Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois are trying to stop the carp from entering the Great Lakes.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million
The company will pay a group of Peshtigo families that filed a class action lawsuit.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Denies Permit for Back Forty Mine
Controversial mine along Wisconsin’s border could have significant environmental consequences.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020
High crop prices, pandemic assistance drives up income.
Jan 2nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
