Environment
Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017 by Graham KilmerInvasive Species Killing Native Crayfish
Huge impact on Lake Michigan and state's inland lakes, streams.
May 16th, 2017 by Natasha BlakelyThe Brown Water Republicans
GOP convention at Dells water park highlights environmental failings.
May 15th, 2017 by James RowenFish Farm Regulations Rolled Back
Big business lobby wants it, legislature approves it, will Walker sign it?
May 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignJennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat
New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.
May 4th, 2017 by Dave FidlinWater Bill Violates Constitution
Big Ag could pump water — forever — from high-capacity wells.
Apr 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark MillerBill Goes Easy on Business Polluters
And manufacturers donate to legislators pushing the proposal.
Apr 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignSave the Sanctuary Woods
Precious nature reserve on County Grounds in Tosa could be destroyed.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Jonathan H. Rupprecht4,000 Volunteers Clean Up River
MKE Riverkeeper’s annual cleanup removes 70,000 pounds of trash.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Camille Paul, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWalker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James RowenTrump Could Save the Great Lakes
Instead of cutting funding, he could address invasive species.
Apr 15th, 2017 by John TorinusMilwaukee Joins March for Science
April 22 march planned in 294 cities, many in Great Lakes region.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Chao Yan