Environment
State Collects 30 Tons of Unused Drugs
Attorney General Josh Kaul, 277 police agencies in state worked on 2019 Drug Take Back Day.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers
Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Mercury in Great Lakes Trout Persists
Though waters cleaner, invasive species have forced trout to eat food with higher mercury concentrations.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS
DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto
Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?
Oct 25th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
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 Examiner
Bills 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 Examiner
Evers 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 Radio
DNR 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 Radio
Our 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 Shead
