Environment
Monarch Butterfly Population Could Increase
Numbers traveling from Mexico higher this year. Efforts to replenish habitat, reduce pesticide use needed.
May 28th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program
Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.
May 28th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Missed Chance to Electrify Transportation
Report gives Wisconsin an “F” grade for how it spent VW settlement money.
May 27th, 2019 by Frank Jossi, Energy News Network
Extreme Changes Forecast for Great Lakes
Report shows Canada warming twice as fast as the world, driving Great Lakes water level, weather swings.
May 21st, 2019 by Cassidy Hough
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Gets $61 Million in EPA Grants
$43 million for state’s Clean Water program and $18.7 million for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
May 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Pushes Solar Charge. Again
Surcharge could cost solar users $180 year. Court rejected proposal in 2014.
May 10th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network
Great Lakes Water Levels Surging
Record water levels expected over next six months.
May 7th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Won’t Back Frac Sand Wetland Permit
Reverses stand, supports judge’s ruling invalidating Meteor Timber’s DNR permit to fill high-quality wetland.
May 5th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases
Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.
May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
State Stewardship Fund Too Costly
Total land purchased, put aside is the size of Delaware. Program should be cut back.
May 1st, 2019 by State Senators Tom Tiffany and Duey Stroebel
