Environment
Evers Appoints Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer To DNR Board
After high-profile fight about appointee with expired term, Gov. Evers' appointees now control board.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Adds More Than 2,200 ‘Clean Energy’ Jobs
Inflation Reduction Act caused surge says new report. State total tops 73,000.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies Crews Helping Restore Power in Florida
Wisconsin Red Cross volunteers are also on the ground in Florida providing aid.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Event Space Is About Sustainability
Two Birds Event Group will open Prairie Springs on Park, partnering with Urban Ecology Center.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Sophie BolichSupervisors Want Climate Consultant
2025 budget seeks expansion in climate planning, work with other municipalities and hunting for federal grants.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWhy Were Trees Cut Down at Veterans Park?
Parks clearing trees along lakefront lagoon killed by emerald ash borer.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSouth Shore Breakwater Project Could Finish in 2025
Crowley includes funding in 2025 budget to finish $26 million sea wall project.
Oct 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Has A Year To Cap Landfill It’s Struggled to Sell
DNR says action required on Greenfield property acquired via property tax foreclosure.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Graham KilmerNew Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin
Environmentalists say the plan doesn't go far enough while industry says no action is needed
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects
We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Ranks 10th in Factory Farm Waste
State's factory farms produce 33 billion pounds of waste per year, report finds.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin DNR Endorses Moving Line 5 Pipeline
But groups may challenge newly-released environmental impact statement.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner