Environment
Bill Funds Electric Car Charging Stations
Republican proposal would help pay for stations located along I-94 corridor.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWind Project Whips Up Controversy
Some neighbors oppose 24 wind turbine proposal in Green County near state's border.
Apr 21st, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismDNR Investigating Dogs Killed by Poison
Dogs, coyotes, other wildlife were poisoned on public lands in Northern Wisconsin.
Apr 20th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSave the Kletzsch Park Trees!
The county wants to destroy 10 majestic oak trees for a fish passage. Surely there's a better way.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Martha BerglandWisconsin Could Face a Mining Disaster
Mining company's proposed tailings dam could cause massive pollution of Lake Michigan.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Al GedicksState PSC Approves Huge Solar Farms
Two projects will supply 450 megawatts or 1% of state’s energy use.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public RadioState Grows Non-Polluting Jobs
Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGood News for State’s Environment
Evers administration is turning around the decline in DNR staff morale and mission under Walker.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Spencer BlackBaldwin, Sensenbrenner Back Trails Bill
Bipartisan effort to elevate two state scenic trails, join them to National Park Service.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFuture of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion
Experts say progress has been made protecting Great Lakes, but not enough.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dave FidlinThe Hidden Lives of Wild Animals
DNR has thousands of trail cameras recording changes of forests, deer, wolves and bobcats.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContextFoxconn’s Water Rights Still at Issue
Administrative law judge must rule on strong challenge to Lake Michigan diversion.
Mar 29th, 2019 by James Rowen