Environmental Protection Agency

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.

McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests

Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.

Committee Advances McKinley School Project

Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.

Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?

Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.

Kaul Claims Victory for Attorney General

Schimel says it “appears” challenger has defeated him.

Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality

Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.

Walker, Evers On Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Woes

Evers says lack of local input and DNR scientists are root cause of drinking water problems

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

DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem

One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.

Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?

Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.

Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules

Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.

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.

Horse Stables for Bay View

New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?

EPA Seeks Ideas for Great Lakes Cleanup

Agency, experts agree solutions may take many years.

New EPA Head Worse Than Pruitt

Wheeler will continue Trump’s war on outdoors, but with more efficiency, less baggage.

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."

Foxconn Will Be Major Source of Pollution

A scientist analyses the impact of the mega-plant.

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"

The Endless Corruption of Scott Pruitt

The only thing worse than EPA leader’s ethics is his environmental record.

$3 Million Grant for Bay View Wetland

City will work with Harbor District and BID to create unique amenity.

The Full File on Foxconn

City report on Foxconn’s history is eye opening. Why didn’t state do its due diligence?

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.

Foxconn Water Request Violates Law

Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.

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.

$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes

Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.

Trump Waging War Against the Outdoors

Attacking national parks, weakening pollution rules, the list is long.

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

Tax Plan Will Widen Racial Wealth Gap

Federal estate tax rollback mostly benefits whites, leaving blacks, Latinos further behind.

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

Restore Funding for Great Lakes

And for the federal EPA. The nation and Wisconsin will benefit.

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"

Flambeau Mine Was Bad For State

Mining bill supporters distort its impact on environment and jobs.

Mining Hearing Gets Ugly

Senator and mining proponent uses personal attack as part of defense of bill.

Governor Walker Statement on DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp

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

Foxconn Should Embrace Green Goals

They’ve operated with high environmental standards in Mexico. Why not in Wisconsin?

Will Stepp Join U.S. EPA Wrecking Crew?

Her radical reshaping of state DNR may make her the perfect candidate.

Milwaukee-based Sustainability Experts Form Independent Consulting Firm Rivion

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

Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”

Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.

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.

Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries

U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.

Inside the New Bader Rutter

Company has moved its headquarters from suburbs to Downtown.

A Call for Clean Water

Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.

Bader Rutter’s New Downtown Digs

Will its new office building be joined by a 24-story tower?

Mayor Barrett Urging President Trump to Address Lead Service Lines

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

Milwaukee Joins March for Science

April 22 march planned in 294 cities, many in Great Lakes region.

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.

Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents

Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.

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

State’s Impaired Waters Growing

Hundreds added each year. DNR staff and enforcement way down.

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

How Trump Threatens The Press

“Alternative facts,” muzzling employees, blocking media access prevents scrutiny.

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...”

Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water

Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.

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.

DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue

State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.

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.

How Trump Could Change Wisconsin

Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.

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.

Law Doesn’t Protect Water From Pesticides

Despited “strict” state law, one-third of private drinking wells are contaminated.

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.

Global Warming and Wisconsin’s Economy

Will state’s leaders heed the example of Warren Buffett on alternative energy?

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

Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water

City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”

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

Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections

Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.