Environment
State Board Okays Rules on PFAS Pollution
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will create stricter rule making process for PFAS levels in water.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBills Target Energy Pipeline Protesters
Model legislation created by ALEC targets protests, passed in Iowa but modified by Wisconsin Republicans.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Pushes Action on Water Quality
After 13 public hearings across state, water quality policy proposals are being drafted.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR Finds 120 New Waters Impaired
Still, that’s half the number listed as impaired two years ago.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioOur Common Waters Are Threatened
We need actions — and political leaders — to protect the streams, lakes and rivers of Wisconsin.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Brenda Coley and Kirsten SheadWhat Happens to All The “Yuck” After You Drop It Off?
Household hazardous waste collection October 11th & 12th at State Fair Park.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictDNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems
Oct 8th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerDNR to Back Pro-Climate Policies
Unlike the previous administration, Evers Administration pledges to address climate change.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerClimate Crisis, Listen to Young People
Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?
Sep 24th, 2019 by Bill KaplanLives of the Urban Coyotes and Foxes
UW Project studies how they can survive and even thrive in a city.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContextStrikers Call for a Climate Emergency
As part of nationwide strike students leave school to demand leaders take action to fight climate change.
Sep 21st, 2019 by Jack FennimoreState Far Behind on Renewable Energy
Report finds Minnesota has 5 times more wind power, 16 times more solar than Wisconsin.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy