Environment
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
What 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 District
DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems
Oct 8th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR to Back Pro-Climate Policies
Unlike the previous administration, Evers Administration pledges to address climate change.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Climate 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 Kaplan
Lives 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, WisContext
Strikers 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 Fennimore
State 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
Should City Pay a Tire Bounty?
Aldermen advocate for city to pay "scrappers" to collect discarded tires. DPW staff resist.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
“We Are Water” Draws a Crowd
Event at South Shore Park offers stories, music celebrating Lake Michigan.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
City Recycled More in 2018
Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
