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EPA Expands Smog Regulations
Environmental advocates, business lobby at odds over new rules.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Contaminated Canal To Become Restored Wetland
MMSD and partners working to fill Burnham Canal.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Peshtigo Residents Faced “Massive” PFAS Contamination
Struggling with after effects of dangerous "forever chemicals."
May 7th, 2021 by John McCracken
State’s Air Quality Is Improving
But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes
Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school
Apr 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Secretary Says PFAS Efforts Need Funding
PFAS identification and cleanup and public land purchases are budget priorities for the agency.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Business Lobby Sues DNR Over PFAS Testing
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sues agency for sampling wastewater for PFAS.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
City Selling Commercial Buildings
Looking to buy? City has buildings and lots for sale in three areas of town.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators
Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
McKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed
'Worst building ever seen' by city DNS will be turned into 35 apartments.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Massive Harbor, River Cleanup Moving Forward
Project expected to cost over $100 million, take six years to complete.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Denies Permit for Back Forty Mine
Controversial mine along Wisconsin’s border could have significant environmental consequences.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares
But fails to speed up removal of lead lines. A “heart breaking failure,” critics charge.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule
Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State PFAS Plan Would Charge Polluters
Testing public water supplies for "forever chemicals,” then charging polluters to clean up contaminated sites.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Lawsuit Could Advance Walker’s Point Project
Plus: Illinois firm acquires buildings near UWM. And all the week's real estate news.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Wants Johnson Controls to Test More Fish for PFAS
Some ponds have fish with levels of PFAS that would require restrictions on eating fish.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Air Is Getting Cleaner
Nearly 20 years of steady reductions in harmful air pollutants.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Faces Biggest Pollution Case Ever
PFAS pollution in Marinette area requires largest, most complex cleanup in state history.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Affordable Housing Project Secures Cleanup Loan for Former Factories
Community Within the Corridor development team would redevelop Briggs & Stratton complex at 32nd and Center.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Redevelopment Secures Two Environmental Cleanup Loans
Funds from revolving loan program will support the cleanup of contamination from a century of use.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Unveils New Lead Regulations
But critics say allowable lead levels for drinking water are too high.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
13% of Wells Near JCI Site Have Elevated PFAS Levels
The company said a majority of wells had levels below state, federal threshold.
Sep 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Admiral’s Wharf Project Targeting December Groundbreaking
RACM approves $1.5 million loan for environmental cleanup.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Trump Has Increased Coal Pollution
Nationally and in Wisconsin more toxins allowed.
Sep 8th, 2020 by James Rowen
Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment
$1.1 million environmental cleanup comes first for fire-damaged school.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette
A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Kinnickinnic River Could Get a Trash Wheel
Harbor District wins $492,300 federal grant to remove 75 tons of trash per year from river.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS
They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
John Menard and Trump, Together Again
One-time friends had falling out, but now Menard will help president plan economic rebound.
May 26th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
40 Policies That Helped Pollute State
Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Environmental Enforcement Down in Midwest
New report finds declining enforcement, spending and staff in six Great Lakes states.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’
Despite pandemic, regulators continue work on enforcement standards for PFAS in drinking water.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Milwaukee Moving to Biweekly Recycling Pickup
$1 million grant from non-profit will kickstart program. Change would start in early 2021.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Metro Groundwater Has Rising Radium Levels
Study finds high radium levels in southern Wisconsin’s well water, including Brookfield, Sussex, Waukesha.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State Seeks to Regulate Coal Ash
DNR seeks federal EPA approval to regulate utilities' coal ash landfills, ponds.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Johnson Controls Must Expand Inspection of PFAS Pollution
DNR requiring the company to look further for pollution from forever chemicals.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
AG Objects to Relaxed Lead Pipe Rules
Kaul joins other Attorneys General in objection to new EPA rules for lead pipe removal.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Coal Shipping Down, Wind Cargo Surges
Utilities have retired 546 coal-fired plants while shipping of wind turbines sets record.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
$29 Million Partnership to Clean Up Harbor
DNR, city, county, MMSD want to take harbor off the list of polluted waterways.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Working On New PFAS Rules
GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."
Jan 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate
Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
What Are PFAS Chemicals?
And why so harmful? About those ‘forever chemicals” getting so much attention.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Christy Remucal
Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job
Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
State Leads in Cutting Pollution Control
Funding decline of 36% from 2008-2018, biggest in U.S., Walker helped drive change.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
New Area for South Shore Beach Chosen
One of most polluted beaches in U.S. could be fixed -- if funding can be secured.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
State Grants Target Diesel Emissions
Goal is to get buses, other vehicles to switch to cleaner liquid propane.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
Eau Claire Embraces Electric Cars
First city in Wisconsin to approve a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Nov 29th, 2019 by John Davis
Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning
Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve lead screening data.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS
DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
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
DNR to Back Pro-Climate Policies
Unlike the previous administration, Evers Administration pledges to address climate change.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.
Sep 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
City Preparing Interior Demo of Northridge Boston Store
City hopes to redevelop site, still pursuing demolition of China-owned mall.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Task Force Hears From Chemical Lobby
American Chemistry Council fights regulation of dangerous chemicals.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Michigan, Wisconsin Could Face Mining Disaster
Regulators allowing open pit mine near Lake Michigan that could release catastrophic amount of toxic waste.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Al Gedicks
Committee Approves Loans for Lead Laterals
$550,000 loan program for any resident, regardless of income, to replace lead laterals.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters
Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Jim Malewitz and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals
Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Flip-Flop on Mine Threatens State Waters
Why the sudden change to approve copper-zinc mine? Will it pollute Lake Michigan?
Aug 20th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Group Helps Sue Trump on Coal
Clean Wisconsin and 9 other environmental groups argue Trump Administration violates Clean Air Act.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
Aguila Resources could mine gold, zinc near Wisconsin-Michigan border.
Aug 18th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Urban Stables Take Shape
Project combines police horses with equine therapy for veterans and children.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program
Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Clean Drinking Water Effort Falls Short
$40 million state funding to replace lead laterals cut from budget by Republicans.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
The Cleanup Of Solvay Coke Site
We Energies is leading $15.9 million cleanup. No tour of site allowed.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New DNR Head Has Agenda of Change
Climate change, lead laterals and CAFO-polluted private wells are top concerns.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
1,893 Lead Service Lines Replaced
But 75,403 remain. City still on 70-year pace to solve century-old problem.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New DNR Staff Will Probe Pollution
Added scientists will look at impact of “forever chemicals” contamination by Tyco company.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
How Healthy Are State’s Lakes?
E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Climate Change Increasing Mercury in Fish
Researchers find rising water levels in state lakes caused by climate change increases mercury in fish.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Save America’s Most Popular Wilderness
Mining project threatens pure waters of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, nation’s most visited wilderness area.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Tom Landwehr
Coal Ash Pollutes Midwest States
Most sites pollute groundwater; 6 are in Wisconsin, including We Energy’s Oak Creek plant.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Andrew Blok
EPA Scientists Opposed Foxconn Ruling
Emails show senior EPA scientists complained smog exemption for company wasn’t supported by data.
May 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Menard to Get Honorary Doctorate
First such degree by UW-Eau Claire goes to businessman, record polluter, big GOP donor.
May 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Gets $61 Million in EPA Grants
$43 million for state’s Clean Water program and $18.7 million for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
May 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group
Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Trump Policies on Great Lakes Opposed
Conservation groups resist proposed changes in wetland, stream protections, note impact on Great Lakes.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Should You Flush Dog Poop?
We know you've been wondering: What's the safest way to dispose of pet feces?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Top Polluters Give to GOP Candidates
Waupaca Foundry and Mullins Cheese donated more than $16,000 to Republicans.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution
We Energies pollutes Lake Michigan, adding to toxic mercury levels harmful to babies.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Carl Lindner
‘Dead Zones’ Growing in State, Midwest
As nutrient runoff depletes oxygen from parts of rivers and lakes, fish can’t live there.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?
Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Claims Victory for Attorney General
Schimel says it “appears” challenger has defeated him.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Sarah Whites-Koditschek and WPR Staff
Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Walker, Evers On Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Woes
Evers says lack of local input and DNR scientists are root cause of drinking water problems
Oct 19th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem
One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules
Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Horse Stables for Bay View
New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?
Jul 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Seeks Ideas for Great Lakes Cleanup
Agency, experts agree solutions may take many years.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
New EPA Head Worse Than Pruitt
Wheeler will continue Trump’s war on outdoors, but with more efficiency, less baggage.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Foxconn Will Be Major Source of Pollution
A scientist analyses the impact of the mega-plant.
Jul 9th, 2018 by David H. Petering
The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt
The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Spencer Black
