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Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex
And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Adds 51 Waters to List of Polluted Waterways
But total number of impaired waters in state declining in ongoing efforts against pollution.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells
PFAS is quite prevalent says DNR study, but what comes next?
Nov 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project
Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
We Energies Accelerates Plan To Stop Burning Coal
WEC Energy Group plans to quit using coal for energy by 2032, three years earlier than prior plan.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Joe Schulz
DNR Says Bottled Water Companies Aren’t Required to Test For PFAS
Not required in Wisconsin by state or federal rules, but some companies do it voluntarily.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee, 6 Other Counties Fall Short of Federal Air Quality Standards
New DNR report shows 7 counties fail to meet 2015 EPA ozone standards. All 7 are near Lake Michigan.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections
WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023 by John Davis
How EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin
Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants
Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
McKinley Beach Reconstruction Project Paused
Changes to the reconstruction plan have prompted reviews by state and federal agencies, delaying the project.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
American Transmission Co. Hires Former Utility Regulator
Ellen Nowak is now vice president of the company she was once charged with regulating.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement
Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave
It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Feedback Sought On Federal Great Lakes Cleanup
EPA plans effort to clean up 'Areas of Concern.' Advocates and officials have ideas.
Jul 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS
60% of 580 wastewater facilities in state spread treated biosolids on land and farms.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action
'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
EPA Proposal Seeks Fix To Unregulated Coal Ash Sites
There are at least 32 sites in Wisconsin that could be impacted.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Rules Enbridge Must Shut Down Oil Pipeline, Pay Tribe Damages
Court says 12 miles of pipeline in northwest Wisconsin passes illegally through tribal land.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands
But perhaps not as much as other states.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?
We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program
Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation
Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup
Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes
Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Finds Algal Blooms Grow in Cold
Study of state's lakes finds growth when water temperature below 59 degrees.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish
Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
County Planning Habitat Restoration in Milwaukee River Greenway
Project will clear invasive species, improve habitats for plants and wildlife.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center
Dangerous chemicals from firefighting foam found on Green Bay shoreline
Jan 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Seeking Federal Help For Town With PFAS Contamination 170 Times Safe Levels
“We don't really have an idea where it's coming from,” says DNR official.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Local Company Agrees to $1.6 Million Pollution Settlement
Container Life Cycle Management agrees to payout and reforms with state and EPA.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration
Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Air Quality Doesn’t Meet National Standard
Issue is most significant in Milwaukee and other lakefront communities.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Federal Judge Says Enbridge Pipeline Trespasses on Tribal Lands
But judge doesn't order pipeline shut down, despite unjustly enriching company on Bad River tribal lands.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned
36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Samantha McCabe
Harbor Commission Approves Massive Cleanup Facility
New 42-acre, MMSD facility on lake could store 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment
Aug 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Wants Water Utilities Notifying Customers of PFAS
DNR urges notice after EPA releases much stronger PFAS standards.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Federal Funds Available for Low-Emission School Buses
Bipartisan infrastructure bill set aside $5 billion for clean school bus program.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
About The Non-Delegation Doctrine
A favorite weapon of Justice Rebecca Bradley distorts constitutional history to limit government.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Should Wisconsin Establish Right to Clean Water?
5 counties will have referendums on this question in November election.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Agrees With Bad River Tribe on Enbridge Oil Pipeline
Letter to DNR cites nearly 200 issues with pipeline across northern Wisconsin.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Should City Preserve Industrial Properties Near 11th and Bruce?
Study will look at land-use options for preserving century-old industrial district.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Utilities Falling Short on Carbon Reduction
Behind on 2030 goals. We Energies coal plants will remain in longer than projected.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
New Development For One Of Milwaukee’s Most Contaminated Properties
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1
First standards for ‘forever chemicals’ require public water systems to test for PFAS.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules
Reformulated gas requirement for southeastern Wisconsin cuts pollution, hikes prices at the pump.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
DNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations
State business lobby concerned DNR will consider stricter PFAS standards too.
May 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Spike Brewing Could Build New Facility
Brewing equipment manufacturer with sales in 20 countries would occupy vacant city lot near Holton and Capitol.
May 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Factory Faces $15 Million Pollution, PCBs Cleanup
Site near Capitol and Holton has toxic history. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer
PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Melvina Park Expansion To Start Later This Year
Century City park will quadruple in size, replacing empty parking lots with play space.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards
Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Climate Change Causing More Combined Sewer Overflows
Overflows from increased rainfall threaten Great Lakes. Milwaukee a leader in addressing issue.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution
Residents send petition to EPA after two of six city wells shut down for high PFAS levels.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Karen Dettmer Leaving City For Federal Job
Interim Public Works Commissioner, former Water Works leader will join federal EPA.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.
Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Miles Maguire
Great Lakes Get $1 Billion for Clean Up
Funding from infrastructure law will help with remediation in Milwaukee Estuary.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Wausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels
All six city wells exceed the proposed state standards.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Governments Should Support Apprenticeship Program
Build Back Better funding can help assure more people of color become skilled laborers.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Lindsay Blumer
Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Says DNR Needs PFAS Rules to Enforce
Business lobby sued DNR over testing. Judge says agency can test, but must develop rules to enforce.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
MMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects
Low-interest federal loan will help fund sewerage district's green infrastructure projects.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved
State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Meets Federal Air Quality Standard
Improvements in Rhinelander area bring entire state in compliance on sulfur dioxide standard.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Awarded $142 Million to Address PFAS, Lead Pipes
Federal funding comes from bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Needs PFAS Rules Now, Advocates Say
People affected by harmful forever chemicals say regulator's proposed standards are 'overdue.'
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Will Fund Projects Reducing Diesel Emissions
$320,000 in grants from EPA will be awarded by the state's environmental regulator.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems
Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
PFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say
New DNR rules reflect changes Republican legislators made earlier this year.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Bill Would Allow Leasing of Solar Panels
Energy utilities in Wisconsin oppose the bill.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Federal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup
The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
44% of Eau Claire Wells Closed With PFAS Contamination
City closes seven out of 16 wells after testing for the harmful chemicals.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Century City House Factory Inching Forward
Plan calls for affordable, energy efficient homes to fight climate change and create jobs.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes
Social Development Commission and Habitat for Humanity will assist in renovation of 150 homes.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Republican Schools Colleagues on Election Lies
Elections chair Sen. Kathy Bernier runs 2.5 hour meeting with experts and verifiable facts.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
DNR Finds 92 New Waters Are ‘Impaired’
80% of state’s lakes and rivers are healthy, but number polluted continues to grow.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Western Wildfires Degrade Wisconsin Air Quality
Climate Change linked to extreme heat and drought causing fires.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Good Bad News, Mosquito Numbers Down
Wisconsin has 56 species of them, but cooler spring means less of them out for blood.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Administrator Tours Pulaski Park
Michael Regan calls MMSD and county project to revitalize KK River a national model.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water
Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Environmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case
State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases
Ex-governor and EPA leader raised legal pollution level to aid Foxconn plan.
Jun 7th, 2021 by James Rowen
