Environment
Study Gives State Climate Change Plan C+
Emergency management staff say they may not be allowed to mention climate change.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Becky Hammer
Will Bill Privatize Water Utilities?
Proposed law opens door to companies like Aqua America running local water utilities.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Arsenic Still Poisons Many Wells
Despite state efforts, problem persists in 51 of 72 counties, affects more than 22,000 homes.
Jan 24th, 2016 by Silke Schmidt, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Estabrook Dam’s Environmental Impact
Green activists support the dam’s removal, but that might actually hurt the environment.
Jan 17th, 2016 by David Holmes
Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?
Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.
Dec 30th, 2015 by David Holmes
Wisconsin’s Solitary Stance On Climate Change
This is the only state in America without a Clean Power Plan.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Tia Nelson
Repairing Estabrook Dam Will Cost Less
When all costs are considered, removing the dam could cost far more than repair.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by David Holmes
Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming
It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.
Dec 16th, 2015 by David Holmes
Warm Winter Coming for Lake Michigan
Unlike last winter, there will be little ice cover on Great Lakes.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Kayla Smith
Why the Estabrook Dam Was Created
Ancient geological conditions created troublesome stretch of the Milwaukee River which led to unique solution. Part 2 of a series.
Nov 30th, 2015 by David Holmes
Army Facility Still Pollutes
Badger Army Ammunition Plant left stew of chemicals that pollute groundwater.
Nov 29th, 2015 by Kathi Matthews-Risley, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Hanging Gardens Specializes in Green Roofs
Or blue roofs, its new innovation. The Milwaukee company seeks to become a leader in the field.
Nov 25th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
