Environmental Protection Agency

MMSD Plans Estabrook Falls Fish Passage

Removing one of the final fish barriers between Lake Michigan and upriver spawning grounds.

Should You Test Your Home for Radon?

1 in 10 Wisconsin homes have high levels of cancer-causing gas you can’t smell or see.

Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks

Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.

EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory

Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy

Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.

Insurers Add PFAS Exclusions to Liability Policies

Will state's businesses and farms be more careful about polluting if losses not covered?

EPA Releases Draft Health-Based Recommendations for PFAS Levels in Bodies of Water

Criteria can be used to inform water quality standards to protect people from exposure to PFAS

Crane Company Manitowoc to Pay $42.6M for Clean Air Act Violations for Sale of Noncompliant Diesel Engines in Heavy Duty Cranes

Settlement requires company to retrofit a short-line locomotive engine to improve air quality along 70-mile-long pathway in the Sparrows Point area of Maryland

EPA Report Highlights Water Affordability Challenges in the U.S.

EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Safe and Clean Drinking Water

EPA Launches New Studies and Data Collection Efforts to Better Protect Communities from PFAS

DNR, Partners Awarded $1 Million To Improve Understanding Of Water Quality, Fish Consumption And Related Health Issues In Central Wisconsin

DNR Awards Loan To Support Redevelopment In City Of West Allis

Loan Will Support Activities To Clean Up Contamination

Wisconsin Gets Nearly $18 Million for Clean Energy Buses, Trucks

Federal funds will help City of Milwaukee and MPS replace 58 vehicles.

EPA Launches New Initiative to Tackle PFAS, Identify Emerging Contaminants in Water

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, DNR Announce More Than $273 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 86 Municipalities

Funding bolstered by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help replace lead service lines and address contaminants like PFAS

EPA Strengthens Standards to Protect Children from Exposure to Lead Paint Dust

DNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years

But new rule, touted by President Biden in visit Tuesday, will require Milwaukee receive substantially more funding.

Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Federally Funded School Buses from Being Manufactured in China

Baldwin has long pushed to ensure federal funding benefits American workers and businesses

EPA Issues Test Order for PFAS Used in Manufacturing Under National Testing Strategy

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces Funding to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

EPA announces new final regulations and $2.6 Billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects

We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?

New Great Lakes Water Standards Would Apply Only to New Ships, Limiting Impact

Existing vessels are exempt from installing treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly $460,000 In Grants Awarded To Small Public Water Systems With PFAS And Manganese Contamination

Grants to help ensure access to clean drinking water for schools, day cares, apartment complexes, businesses, and more

County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants

Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Over $13 Million for Wisconsin Tribes to Cut Energy Costs and Reduce Pollution

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.

Is Milorganite Making People Sick?

Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2024 Report To The Legislature

Groundwater Standards, Nitrate And PFAS Remain Key Focuses, Alongside New Recommendation For Water-Stressed Regions

Baldwin Delivers $850,000 to Reduce Lead in Schools and Childcare Facilities Throughout Wisconsin

Baldwin-backed federal funding will help test, remediate, and reduce lead exposure and minimize health impacts

Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations

EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest

And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.

More Covid Crassness By Menards

EPA complaint just the most recent controversy involving company’s handling of pandemic and aftermath.

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2024 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report

Report highlights governor’s and Evers Administration’s continued efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability while lowering energy costs for working families

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

DNR Announces New Grant Program To Help Small Public Water Systems Provide Safer Water

City, County Will Partner To Pursue Climate Action Grants

County board resolution urges greater collaboration between the governments on climate projects.

EPA Releases Draft Strategy to Better Protect Endangered Species from Insecticides

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Latest Action Under Toxic Substances Control Act to Protect Public from Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

EPA proposes to begin evaluations on five harmful chemicals, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to deliver environmental justice, end cancer as we know it

BBB Tip – Cleaning Your Air Ducts

Do State’s Rules for Nitrate in Drinking Water Need to Be Stricter?

Researchers find major problems with data used to set current standards.

MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab

Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.

Research Facility All About Cutting-Edge, Cost-Effective Advancements in Wastewater Treatment Technology

Loans, Subsidies Approved To Support 301 Affordable Apartments

Redevelopment Authority working to advance three developments to groundbreakings.

Wisconsin Tribes Defend EPA Rule on Tribal Water Rights

2 state tribes among 7 intervening in legal challenge to EPA rule by a dozen states.

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Cross-State Pollution Regulations, Impacting Wisconsin

EPA plan aims to protect public health, but the rule has faced pushback from states and industry groups.

Officials Celebrate Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage

$3 million project connects fish to 54 miles of habitat that's been out of reach for 80 years.

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Nearly $23 Million for Wisconsin Schools to Upgrade Buses

Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding saves school districts money, cuts dependence on foreign oil, and reduces air pollution for Wisconsin communities

Beloit Has Worst Air Pollution in U.S.?

So says international report. ‘It’s time for us to do something about it.’

Milwaukee Dredging Project Could Have Extra Benefit

Estuary cleanup effort could release nutrients that boost Lake Michigan perch.

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

Groundwork Milwaukee Shutting Down? 

17-year-old nonprofit helped create and maintain 100 community gardens in city.

City of Milwaukee awarded federal funding for brownfield remediation and redevelopment

Baldwin Delivers $8.6 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Properties Across Wisconsin, Spur Economic Revitalization

Funding for five Wisconsin communities comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Baldwin Delivers Over $83 Million to Replace Lead Pipes, Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water

Federal investment comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend U.S. EPA’s Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards

New EPA Power Plant Rules Will Save Lives in Wisconsin

New standards will slash carbon, coal ash, mercury, contaminated wastewater and other toxic pollution from power plants.

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $62 Million Federal Solar for All Grant

Funding to help fund solar systems for low- and moderate-income households

Voters Worried About PFAS in Water  

69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.

DNR Responds To EPA’s Designation Of PFOA And PFOS As Hazardous Substances

Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds

Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.

DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water

What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?

Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.

How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters

Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.

Energy Plan Approved, Powered by 100% Renewable Sources

2024 Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Fellows Awarded

Sixteen extraordinary Wisconsinites honored for their contributions to the state

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations

The litigation is focused on federal regulations that govern state plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Nearly $120 Million for Clean Drinking Water in Wisconsin

Funding through Baldwin-backed Infrastructure Law will help communities rebuild water infrastructure, address PFAS, replace lead pipes

Milwaukee Water Works Releases Comment on EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

EPA, HUD, DOE Sign Joint Letter Asking Utility Companies to Make Energy and Water Usage Data Available for Multifamily Properties

Leaders of three federal agencies join forces to seek data that will facilitate green upgrades to the nation’s housing stock

Gov. Evers Again Urges Wisconsin Republicans to Release $125 Million in Already-Approved Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide

More than 200 days since the biennial budget was enacted, Republicans have yet to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination across the state 

EPA Settlement Addresses Contractor’s Actions on Renovation TV Show Violating the Lead-Based Paint Rule

DHS Encourages Homeowners, Property Owners, and Child Care Centers to Test for Radon

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall and leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers

Largest Fish Barrier Between Grafton and Lake Michigan Removed

New fish passage opens up 54 miles of habitat for native species like northern pike and sturgeon.

30th Street Corridor Could Win $50 Million Grant

Milwaukee plan for old industrial corridor and nearby residents a finalist for federal grant.

Gov. Evers Urges Legislature to Release $125 Million to Address PFAS, Act to Protect Wisconsin’s Groundwater

With rulemaking on PFAS standards stalled until GOP acts, governor calls for urgent legislative action and the release of $125 million in already-approved funds

New PFAS And Manganese Grant Program For Small Public Water Systems To Open In January 2024

GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban

State Sen. Eric Wimberger says he would consider phaseout. Paper companies have concerns.

Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook

$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.

EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study For Northeast Lakeshore Of Wisconsin

Healthy Climate Wisconsin’s Leaders Applaud the EPA’s New Safeguards to Slash Methane Pollution

Announced at COP28, the EPA’s new methane standards will deliver significant health benefits, especially for frontline communities

Milwaukee Casting Foundry Sentenced for Violating the Clean Water Act

Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex

And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

DNR Adds 51 Waters to List of Polluted Waterways

But total number of impaired waters in state declining in ongoing efforts against pollution.

Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement

An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.

DNR Seeks Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists

Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells

PFAS is quite prevalent says DNR study, but what comes next?

Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available

EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project

Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement

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.

EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Enhanced PFAS Reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory

Wisconsin Jury Convicts Corn Milling Company Officials for Workplace Safety Violations Following Deadly Mill Explosion

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.