Environment
New DNR Staff Will Probe Pollution
Added scientists will look at impact of “forever chemicals” contamination by Tyco company.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Healthy Are State’s Lakes?
E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Honey Production Hits 10-Year Low
Yet wild honey bees are rebounding, thriving after steep decline.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Ports Tracking Gas Emissions
One-third of U.S. and Canadian ports, including Milwaukee, now track their greenhouse gas impact.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Under Evers, DNR Restores Science
New groundwater standards and science-based approaches to chemical pollution.
Jun 28th, 2019 by James Rowen
What Makes A Lake Healthy?
Algal blooms, invasive species and shoreline development disrupt the healthy balance of lakes.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Clean Your House of Hazardous Waste This Weekend
MMSD holding household hazardous waste collection Saturday, June 22.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Save the Yellow Perch!
Perch count way down in Lake Michigan. Strong leadership needed to protect state waters.
Jun 17th, 2019 by John Torinus
Great Lakes Leaders To Target Asian Carp
Region’s governors, Canadian premiers meet next month about preventing carp invasion.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Accused Polluter a Big Campaign Donor
Johnson Controls International’s subsidiary accused of releasing hazardous chemicals, contaminating drinking water.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn Judge Was Former Walker Aide
And donor to GOP candidates. His ruling allows huge drawdown of Lake Michigan water by Foxconn.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
