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Rep. Sensenbrenner Introduces Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Legislation
These bills call for the additional study and evaluation of our ever-increasing ethanol mandate.
Jan 31st, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
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...”
Jan 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Milwaukee Public Schools releases results of water quality testing
The sampling began in June 2016 and two independent, state-certified firms conducted the analysis.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
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
Dec 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
EPA’s National Lakes Assessment Finds Nutrient Pollution is Widespread in Lakes
Four in ten lakes suffer from too much nitrogen and phosphorus.
Dec 8th, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
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.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
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.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
How Trump Could Change Wisconsin
Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
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.
Nov 15th, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Law Doesn’t Protect Water From Pesticides
Despited “strict” state law, one-third of private drinking wells are contaminated.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Rachael Lallensack
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.
Oct 6th, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Global Warming and Wisconsin’s Economy
Will state’s leaders heed the example of Warren Buffett on alternative energy?
Oct 5th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
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.”
Sep 27th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
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.
Sep 13th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Rock the Green walks the walk of sustainability
Education, empowerment at forefront of globally recognized music festival
Sep 8th, 2016 by Press Release
Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water
City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”
Sep 8th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
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.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Harley-Davidson Museum
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.
Aug 18th, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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.
Aug 12th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Aug 10th, 2016 by Press Release
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn
Gov. Walker Weakens Proposed Changes to Manure Pollution Rules
Natural Resources Board now last line of defense against groundwater crisis
Aug 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Spencer Black
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.”
Jun 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
DNR’s Clean Water Protection Questioned
State audit shows DNR issued no notice of violation in 94% of cases where it was warranted.
Jun 7th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
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.
May 31st, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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...”
May 25th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Bacteria Taints State’s Drinking Water
169,00 households served by private wells that tested positive for coliform bacteria.
May 3rd, 2016 by Ron Seely
State Program Targets Aging Lead Pipes
DNR will lead $11.8 million program using federal EPA funds.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
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.
Apr 21st, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Two State Prisons Have Lead-Tainted Water
Officials say they comply with federal drinking water standards, but others question whether it’s safe.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
John Menard’s Anti-Union Rules
A Menards manager leaks a copy of adamantly anti-union contract used by the company.
Apr 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
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.
Mar 31st, 2016 by State Sen. David Craig
Wisconsin A Leader in Strontium Pollution
73 of 100 worst readings in strontium-laced drinking water were in Waukesha, Brookfield, other towns.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Jane Roberts
Environmental Groups Call on EPA for Immediate Action in Kewaunee County
After 18 months of inaction, county residents deserve clean, safe drinking water
Mar 9th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
State’s Drinking Water Has Radium Problem
Waukesha is among dozens of communities in Wisconsin with radium-tainted well water.
Mar 6th, 2016 by Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Has New Pesticide Problem
Huge farms use pesticide-coated seeds that devastate bee colonies and cause other harms.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Marion Ceraso
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
Feb 11th, 2016 by Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition
State’s Drinking Water Has Lead Dangers
Percent of lead-poisoned children in Wisconsin nearly as high as in Flint.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Silke Schmidt and Dee J. Hall
The Decline of Conservative Thought
Once the party of ideas, the GOP now polices political correctness.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
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.
Jan 28th, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Arsenic Still Poisons Many Wells
Despite state efforts, problem persists in 51 of 72 counties, affects more than 22,000 homes.
Jan 24th, 2016 by Silke Schmidt
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.
Dec 17th, 2015 by The Water Council
411 East Wisconsin Receives LEED Gold Certification
Largest LEED Gold certified building in the city
Dec 14th, 2015 by Riverview Realty Partners
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.
Dec 1st, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water
Chemical is at unsafe levels in estimated 94,000 Wisconsin households.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Many Communities Have Unsafe Drinking Water
An estimated 800,000 state residents consume contaminated well water.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Ron Seely
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit
24 States Look to Roll Back the EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule
Nov 4th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
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.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin’s Waterways Haunted by Pollution
Scary Facts about WI waters
Oct 29th, 2015 by Wisconsin Environment
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.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
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."
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is Accelerating Great Lakes Cleanup and Protection
EPA Report to Congress
Jul 28th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Every Drop Counts
Milwaukee’s sewerage district is leading an incremental revolution, to manage every drop of rain where it falls.
May 28th, 2015 by Susan Nusser
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.
May 27th, 2015 by Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition
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
May 26th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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.
Mar 26th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Did Menard Buy Protection From Walker?
Billionaire business man and frequent environmental violator gave $1.5 million in dark money to governor.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette receives $200,000 federal grant to study drinking water treatment
The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Marquette University
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
Mar 19th, 2015 by Press Release
Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant
$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Mar 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
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.
Mar 9th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Gogebic Mine Dies Without a Whimper
After all the controversy, it’s been killed, with barely a word from partisans on either side. Why?
Mar 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Radon advice offered by remodeling association
Radioactive gas can affect both new and old homes
Mar 3rd, 2015 by NARI Milwaukee
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
Feb 24th, 2015 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Ruling Could Pollute Drinking Water State-Wide
EPA opens door to reuse of coal ash, despite evidence it's contaminating wells in Wisconsin.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Ron Seely
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
Dec 27th, 2012 by Press Release
