Environment
County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Invasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time
Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations
EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation
An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Michael Timm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Touts Climate-Smart Farming in Milwaukee Visit
At Central Standard distillery, Vilsack details impact of federal funding for smaller farms.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention
Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
