Environment
Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees
County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Now Nearly Drought Free
Spring rains have transformed Midwest from 40% of region in drought to just 1%.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mount Pleasant Resident Files Ethics Complaint Against Village President Over Dumping
Dave DeGroot accused of self-dealing to dump pond muck onto public property.
May 30th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Beloit Has Worst Air Pollution in U.S.?
So says international report. ‘It’s time for us to do something about it.’
May 27th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Dredging Project Could Have Extra Benefit
Estuary cleanup effort could release nutrients that boost Lake Michigan perch.
May 24th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Locations Picked For Initial Wisconsin EV Charging Network
53 sites selected for first round of funding.
May 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Storms, Tornadoes Leave 25,000 in State Without Power
Downed trees, damaged homes, schools and clinics closed in some cities.
May 22nd, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Winter Ice Cover Lowest in 50 Years
Average ice cover 4.3% and 4.4% for Lake Michigan, NOAA analysis finds.
May 22nd, 2024 by Kyle Davidson, Wisconsin Examiner
Groundwork Milwaukee Shutting Down?
17-year-old nonprofit helped create and maintain 100 community gardens in city.
May 21st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Climate Change Threatens Milwaukee’s Coastline
New report documents big changes, multiple threats to miles of valuable coastline.
May 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Emerald Ash Borer Decimating Wisconsin Trees
In 21 counties more than 90% of the ash trees have been killed.
May 11th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
