Environmental Protection Agency

PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping

The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals

Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows

More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.

City Wants To Clean Up Contaminated Bay View Factory

But will it get the money to do so?

EPA Rule Change Would Strip Federal Protection From Most Wisconsin Wetlands

Change would leave only 13% of state's wetlands protected.

Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest

Report finds state funding for DNR has dropped 29% since 2010 when accounting for inflation.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

DNR Publishes Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation

DHS Supports Local Initiatives to Increase Radon Awareness and Debunk Common Myths

Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself

Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than $159 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 29 Municipalities

EPA Announces $3 Billion in New Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

Additionally, $1.1 Billion of Unused Funding Redistributed for States

Coalition Raises Concerns on I-94 Construction

Despite a pending lawsuit, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced it will start construction on the Milwaukee highway expansion.