Environmental Protection Agency

Surface Water Sampling Reveals PFAS At Dane County Regional Airport

In a letter to Dane County Regional Airport on Oct. 11, the DNR informed airport officials that the sampling data indicates they are responsible for the discharge of a hazardous substance.

EPA Proposes Updates to Rules Impacting Lead and Copper in Drinking Water

DNR to Review Proposed Updates to Lead and Copper Rule

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on PFAS Chemicals Detected in Wisconsin Surface Waters

"The dangerous levels of PFAS recently detected in Wisconsin surface waters are alarming and warrant serious action."

DNR’s First Round of Sampling Shows PFAS Contamination at Surface Water Monitoring Locations in Wisconsin

PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, such as non-stick cookware, fast food wrappers, stain-resistant sprays and firefighting foam.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses Trump Administration for Urgency on Addressing PFAS Contamination in Water

“The problem is growing, but your actions have failed to reflect the seriousness of this threat.”

Kletzsch Park Improvements Key to Unlocking Millions in E.P.A. Funding

The $2 million project in Kletzsch Park is part of an extensive plan to tackle environmental issues in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Dirty Power Rule

"Climate change is not only real; it’s a crisis."

Sierra Club Welcomes Action on PFAS

"Sierra Club welcomes the strong and swift action taken by the Evers Administration to address the newly identified family of pollutants of high concern, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act

Many communities in Wisconsin are facing concerning levels of PFAS chemicals in their drinking water

Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging WOTUS Rule

“By withdrawing from this lawsuit, we’ve ended the State of Wisconsin’s involvement in an effort to weaken the protection of our water.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan PFAS Detection Act

"It’s clear that PFAS chemicals pose a dangerous risk to public health, and communities across Wisconsin are facing concerning levels of groundwater contamination."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Pressing for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS

Letter Comes in Response to Media Reports that DOD is Pushing for Weaker Cleanup Guidelines for PFAS

STATEMENT: President Trump and GOP Reject Democratic Efforts to Re-Open the Government

"Since I was sworn into the 116th Congress, I have voted eight times to reopen the government and fund critical agencies."

Coalition Opposes Trump Move to Weaken Clean Water Protections

Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition: Communities like Flint, Mich., still grapple with pollution. We need more – not less – protection for clean water.

Sensenbrenner Opposes Expansion of the Sale of Higher Ethanol-Blended Fuel

Clean Wisconsin files lawsuit challenging U.S. EPA’s failure to reduce unhealthy smog

Ozone smog harms people with respiratory disease, older adults, children and other vulnerable people.

Governor Walker Administration Awards More Than $26 Million for Lead Service Line Replacement in 42 Wisconsin Communities

"The health and well-being of our citizens is a top priority."

Walker Protected Polluters Who Illegally Dumped Human Waste

Fourth Entry in ‘Walker’s Wisconsin’ Series

City of Milwaukee Health Department Reports Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Health official remind county residents to take precaution to prevent mosquito bites this summer

Following Myriad of Scandals, Pocan Offers Amendment to Fully Fund EPA’s Inspector General

House Republicans vote to underfund EPA’s OIG, ensuring the agency won’t have enough resources to fully investigate Scott Pruitt

Walker’s Wisconsin: A Place Far From Home

Conservation Voters Launch Series Detailing Walker’s Abysmal Record on the Environment

2017 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report

The report provides evidence that Milwaukee’s drinking water quality is clean and safe and meets all U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations.

Flynn Statement on the Illinois Foxconn Lawsuit Against EPA

"I continue to believe that this deal must be stopped."

ICYMI: Illinois to sue EPA over Foxconn pollution

"Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs from Foxconn without paying a dime and even they are skeptical and raising objections"

Environmental Protection Agency approves plan to improve water quality in the Milwaukee river basin

The approved TMDL plan aims to reduce phosphorus and other pollutants entering the Menomonee, Kinnickinnic and Milwaukee rivers as well as the Milwaukee Harbor Estuary.

Representative Spreitzer Votes Against Wetlands Rollback

"Assembly Republicans just voted to support a bill that deals a serious blow to Wisconsin wetlands protections."

Coalition Urges Congress to Reject Trump Budget, Infrastructure Plan

he Trump Administration’s proposed budget contains steep cuts to core Great Lakes programs

Trump Budget Cuts to Great Lakes Programs a ‘Non-Starter’

Administration ‘misses major opportunity’ with infrastructure plan

DNR asks public for input on draft Wisconsin River Basin Total Maximum Daily Load study to improve water quality

Once finalized, the TMDL plan is sent to EPA for their review and approval.

Stepp to Oversee Environmental Protection for Midwest

Trump’s EPA Appoints Former DNR Secretary Who Left the Agency in Tatters

Sensenbrenner Presses EPA Administrator for Information Regarding Fuel Policy

Senate Interior Bill Maintains Great Lakes Funding

Bill also cuts agency funding, rolls back Clean Water Act protections

Rep. Sensenbrenner Introduces the RFG Modernization Act

"I have been an advocate for consumer relief from burdensome fuel regulations for many years."

$2.3 Million in Grants for Estabrook Dam Removal

NEW Analysis Shows Project Would Take 50+ Homes Out of Floodplain

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force Letter to OMB Director Calling for $300 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Next Year’s Budget

"Now is not the time to scale back our nation’s commitment to restore the Great Lakes environment and economy."

MacIver Institute Applauds President Trump’s EPA for Scrapping Costly Power Plan

"Unelected, faceless bureaucrats in the Obama administration tried to foist these costly regulations on the American people"

Governor Walker Statement on DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp

"Cathy is a strong, trusted reformer who will serve the country well at the EPA."

Milwaukee-based Sustainability Experts Form Independent Consulting Firm Rivion

Former Transwestern Team Will Continue to Provide Third-Party Consulting Services

National Water Expert Retracts Criticism of City Health Department

This letter is written as an addendum and correction to my July 11, 2017 communication.

Governor Walker Announces 35 Municipalities to Receive a Total of $13.8 Million to Remove Lead Service Lines

Milwaukee received the largest award of $2.6 million.

2016 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report

Milwaukee water complies with all state and federal drinking water standards.

Mayor Barrett Urging President Trump to Address Lead Service Lines

Federal support, direct investment needed to replace lead service lines in Milwaukee

Coalition Urges Congress to Support Great Lakes Investments

The Coalition sent letters to U.S. House and Senate appropriators, urging them to support a robust Great Lakes agenda.

Wisconsin Welcomes New Partnership with Administration to Undo Costly, Job-Killing Regulations

Governor Scott Walker today praised U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt.

Community Meeting Set to Discuss Milwaukee River Floodplain Soil and Sediment Sample Results

The public meeting will be held April 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gordon Park Pavilion.

A Great Day for Wisconsin!

Rollback of Costly Power Plan will save Wisconsinites $1.82 billion

Clean Wisconsin Blasts Trump’s Attack on Crucial Climate Protections

Trump’s latest executive order marks the beginning of fossil fuel industry-backed efforts to rescind the federal Clean Power Plan

Clean Wisconsin Wins Toxic Air Pollution Lawsuit

Federal Court rules EPA failed to update hazardous air pollution rules

Trump Budget to Cause Irreparable Damage to Working- and Middle-Class Americans

In response to the release of the Trump Administration’s FY2018 Budget Blueprint, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement:

President Trump’s proposed budget is an attack on working class people

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 16, 2017

President Trump’s Budget Eliminates Investments in Great Lakes, Tells Governor Walker to Provide Funding

Senator Baldwin to Governor Walker: “What is your plan to provide the funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that President Trump’s budget would eliminate?”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force Letter Expressing Concern about Trump Administration’s Reported 97 Percent Cut to Great Lakes Funding

'As you begin your tenure as EPA Administrator, we hope that you will continue to support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by fully funding this program in the upcoming budget request."

Governor Walker Announces Three Communities Will Receive Financial Assistance to Replace Lead Service Lines

For state Fiscal Year 2017, DNR has allocated $14.5 million for disadvantaged municipalities to help remove old lead service lines.

Trump Administration Proposed Cuts to Great Lakes Programs, EPA Unacceptable

Republicans, Democrats in Congress key to protecting Great Lakes, clean water programs

Senator Baldwin Calls for Federal Investigations and Swift Action Regarding Hazardous Materials at Wisconsin Barrel Recycling Plants

Chemicals in barrels recycled in Wisconsin neighborhoods may have put workers, families and communities at risk

Rep. Sensenbrenner Introduces Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Legislation

These bills call for the additional study and evaluation of our ever-increasing ethanol mandate.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Oppose the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator

“I cannot support an EPA nominee who refuses to see, and denies, the impact of climate change...”

Milwaukee Public Schools releases results of water quality testing

The sampling began in June 2016 and two independent, state-certified firms conducted the analysis.

114th Congressional Wrap Up: Sensenbrenner Legislative Accomplishments and Constituent Services

Sensenbrenner introduced 38 bills this Congress, two of which were signed into law by President Barack Obama

EPA’s National Lakes Assessment Finds Nutrient Pollution is Widespread in Lakes

Four in ten lakes suffer from too much nitrogen and phosphorus.

EPA Rule Unfairly Harms Wisconsin, AG Schimel Leads Multi – State Legal Action

Wisconsin is currently challenging the EPA over the 2015 NAAQS in a separate case filed earlier this year, Murray Energy v. EPA.

EPA Recognizes Milwaukee’s Goodkind as Outstanding Food Recovery Challenge Participant

More than 800 governments, businesses and organizations participated in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge.

EPA Celebrates America Recycles Day and the 750,000 Jobs Supported by Recycling

This equates to 1.57 jobs for every 1,000 tons of materials recycled.

New EPA Web Portal Helps Communities Prepare for Climate Change

Climate change is expected to pose significant financial and infrastructural challenges to communities in coming decades.

Congressman Sensenbrenner Holds EPA Accountable for Harmful Regulations that Hurt American Fuel Consumers

“Taxpayers should not be held hostage at the pump by unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats in Washington.”

County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project

The South Shore project aims to improve water quality and beach health, with a long term goal of being removed from the top 10 worst beach list.

Rock the Green walks the walk of sustainability

Education, empowerment at forefront of globally recognized music festival

Harley-Davidson, EPA reach settlement

Harley-Davidson is and has been committed to meeting or exceeding all emissions requirements for its motorcycles in every market it serves.

Harley-Davidson to Stop Sales of Illegal Devices that Increased Air Pollution from the Company’s Motorcycles

Under the settlement, Harley-Davidson will stop selling the illegal aftermarket defeat devices in the United States by August 23, 2016.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Over $800,000 from the EPA for Great Lakes Restoration

The five communities awarded grants were Algoma, Ashland, Manitowoc, Two Rivers and Wind Point.

Water Sector Groups to Recognize 61 Utilities for Exceptional Performance

Recipients of the Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program show success in innovative and sustainable utility management practices

Gov. Walker Weakens Proposed Changes to Manure Pollution Rules

Natural Resources Board now last line of defense against groundwater crisis

Sen. Taylor questions Milwaukee’s lead testing practice

“Lead poisoning is a community health crisis and it will take the alignment of all levels of government to solve this issue.”

EPA Awards Environmental Education Grants in 26 States

Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 million and $3.5 million in grant funding per year, for a total of approximately $68 million supporting more than 3,600 grant projects.

EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Proposal Hurts the American Consumer

“Proposing that nearly 19 billion gallons of ethanol be incorporated into the fuel supply is another example of excessive EPA bureaucratic over-reach...”

EPA Celebrates SmartWay Affiliates that Support Cleaner Freight

Transportation is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., accounting for close to 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Craig Wood Stove Freedom and Credit Union Modernization Bills Signed into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed into law two bills authored by Representative David Craig.

Environmental Groups Call on EPA for Immediate Action in Kewaunee County

After 18 months of inaction, county residents deserve clean, safe drinking water

Amid Obama Budget Cuts, Coalition Urges Congress to Again Stand up for Great Lakes

The Obama Administration’s budget recommends cutting the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million as currently appropriated to $250 million

EPA Releases Scientific Report Showing U.S. Coastal Waters a Mix of Good and Fair Health

The EPA released the 2010 National Coastal Condition Assessment showing that more than half of the nation's coastal and Great Lakes nearshore waters are rated good for biological and sediment quality.

The Water Council, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Participate in White House Roundtable on Water Innovation

The Roundtable aimed to challenge stakeholders to increase innovation and investments in water technologies.

411 East Wisconsin Receives LEED Gold Certification

Largest LEED Gold certified building in the city

AFP Commends Attorney General Schimel For Seeking To Challenge EPA’s Misguided Ozone Rule

EPA’s rule will make opening new manufacturing facilities or expanding existing facilities in SE Wisconsin difficult, if not impossible.

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit

24 States Look to Roll Back the EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule

Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Challenging 111(b) Rule

Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s office joining a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 111(b) rule.

Wisconsin’s Waterways Haunted by Pollution

Scary Facts about WI waters

Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Challenging 111(d) Rule

Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s announcement that Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule.

Governor Scott Walker Statement on EPA’s Final Rule

"Yet again, President Obama is taking unilateral action and overstepping the limits of his authority to pursue a political agenda."

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is Accelerating Great Lakes Cleanup and Protection

EPA Report to Congress

Clean Water Rule ‘A Major Victory for People, Great Lakes, Economy’

Clean Water Act protections for streams, wetlands will protect public drinking water for more than 30 million people in region, bolster Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts.

EPA Training Grants Create Job Opportunities Across the Country

EPA selects 19 communities for grants to train unemployed individuals to enter the environmental field, strengthen local economies

EPA Awards Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Reduce Runoff that Contributes to Algal Blooms

The projects announced today will be implemented by conservation organizations and by state and local governments.

Marquette receives $200,000 federal grant to study drinking water treatment

The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center.

EPA will fund two local projects to fight invasive species

The Milwaukee County Parks Department and the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog are among the federal grant recipients

Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant

$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

EPA Selects 20 Communities for Brownfield Grants to Revitalize Communities, Strengthen Local Economies

Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee was selected by the EPA to receive grant funding that will create approximately 1,700 jobs.

Radon advice offered by remodeling association

Radioactive gas can affect both new and old homes

UPS, Bank of America, SC Johnson among 16 Organizations across the U.S. Recognized for Climate Action

EPA also recognizes Chevrolet Clean Energy Campus Campaign, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative in new Innovative Partnerships Category

Governor Walker’s Decision to Sue the EPA-Politically Driven, Bad for Wisconsin

Governor Walker announced in last night’s State of the State address that he will ask Attorney General Brad Schimel to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from existing power plants.

Milwaukee One of Six Cities Selected to Receive Free Neighborhood Development Consultations Under Second Year of US EPA Grant to Global Green, USA

Sustainability Experts from Global Green USA to Visit Towns Across the Country in 2013