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DNR Planning New E. Coli Regulations
State business lobby concerned DNR will consider stricter PFAS standards too.
May 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members
But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?
May 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections
Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer
PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS
State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution
Residents send petition to EPA after two of six city wells shut down for high PFAS levels.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Open Records Imperiled in Wisconsin
Led by Robin Vos, public officials more likely to obstruct open records requests.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case
Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits
Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Wausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels
All six city wells exceed the proposed state standards.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Prehn Out As Natural Resources Board Chair
Though the Walker appointee still refuses to leave board despite term ending.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Judge Says DNR Needs PFAS Rules to Enforce
Business lobby sued DNR over testing. Judge says agency can test, but must develop rules to enforce.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Senate Won’t Confirm Evers’ Appointees
Republican senate leader calls appointees "highly partisan."
Jan 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Needs PFAS Rules Now, Advocates Say
People affected by harmful forever chemicals say regulator's proposed standards are 'overdue.'
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
PFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say
New DNR rules reflect changes Republican legislators made earlier this year.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Records Shed Light On Board Shenanigans
Natural Resources Board chair resists further public records requests. What is he hiding?
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart
Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt
Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt
Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records
Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol
Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt
Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman
DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September
The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Prehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit
Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt
Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Natural Resources Board Chair Supports Republicans
Fred Prehn, Walker appointee who refuses to step down, gave $35.000 to GOP candidates.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board
Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt
Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota
DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?
Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone
Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Environmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case
State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases
Ex-governor and EPA leader raised legal pollution level to aid Foxconn plan.
Jun 7th, 2021 by James Rowen
Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era
Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave
The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.
May 25th, 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
WI Conservation Congress Debates Carbon Fee
Some members fear it’s straying from mission to advise state agencies on natural resources management.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
200 Wolves Can Be Hunted
State Natural Resources Board relents, sets 200-kill quota and one-week hunting season.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Conservative Lawsuit Demands a Wolf Hunt
Hunter Nation says the rights of its 20,000 members violated by state ruling against wolf hunting.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Tom Tiffany and White Privilege
Far-right Congressman from northern Wisconsin opposes Native American Secretary of Interior.
Jan 31st, 2021 by James Rowen
State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules
Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Denies Permit for Back Forty Mine
Controversial mine along Wisconsin’s border could have significant environmental consequences.
Jan 6th, 2021 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
GOP Lawmakers Target DNR’s PFAS Regulatory Power
A Republican backed bill would remove rules for acceptable levels of harmful forever chemicals.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget
DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS
More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.
Jun 26th, 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
State Seeks to Regulate Coal Ash
DNR seeks federal EPA approval to regulate utilities' coal ash landfills, ponds.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Working On New PFAS Rules
GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."
Jan 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Board Okays Rules on PFAS Pollution
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will create stricter rule making process for PFAS levels in water.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Good News for State’s Environment
Evers administration is turning around the decline in DNR staff morale and mission under Walker.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Spencer Black
DNR Will Plant 100,000 Trees
Donation from private company will fund plantings in several state forests.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Evers Embraces Expertise
Hiring talented people, appointing expert advisors, who knew you could govern that way?
Dec 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
DNR Staff Pressured On Kohler Golf Course?
Former employee says staff were pushed to approve development that will hurt area’s rare dunes, wetlands.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
The Special Interests Governor
Average citizens don't count when Walker and Republicans decide environmental policy.
Apr 29th, 2018 by James Rowen
State Okays Park Land for Golf Course
Course owner, industrialist Herbert Kohler, gave $400,000 to Walker, other Republicans.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Stop Pollution From Manure Spreading
Will DNR protect drinking water or higher profits for mega-farms?
Jan 19th, 2018 by Raj Shukla
DNR Supports Park Land for Private Golfing?
Kohler would get state park land along the lakefront for its private golf course.
Jan 13th, 2018 by James Rowen
Special Interests Like New DNR Appointee
GOP Rep. Dan Meyer, new DNR head, has backing of WMC.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Don’t Give Away Acres of State Park
State allowing for-profit golf course to take over public land on Lake Michigan.
Jun 29th, 2017 by James Rowen
Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.
May 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
North Woods for Sale?
Timber industry gives big campaign donations, gets more state forestland to cut.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Human Waste Pollutes State Drinking Water
Problem often caused by septic systems; Tougher laws needed, experts say.
May 4th, 2016 by Ron Seely
