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Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It
$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards
But Democrats, DNR sought different path for forever-chemical regulation.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?
How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Bill Would Stop Wisconsin’s Participation In UN’s Agenda 2030
The DNR's Green Tier program helps participants improve their environmental performance
Feb 9th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
The Return of the Sturgeon
Innovative, decades-long effort brings extirpated species back to the Milwaukee River. Second in a series.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Michael Timm
Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park
Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created
And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation
Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.
Jan 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Habitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park
Part of massive environmental cleanup effort. Project would tie in with new bike trail, create large natural area.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary
Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses
DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
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.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds
Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Wins $414 Million For Wastewater, Stormwater Projects
84 communities will be improve aging sewer systems.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Business Will Haul Away Your Christmas Tree After City Bows Out
The City of Milwaukee won't collect your discarded tree, but Milwaukee Tree Pick Up will.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex
And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Help Prevent Food Waste
State grants to help create community composting, get retailers' unsold products to food pantries.
Nov 25th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Environmental Groups Want Evers To Block Lakefront Golf Course Land Swap
Kohler, seeking to build golf course near Lake Michigan, needs land swap with state park.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
December Groundbreaking Planned For Long-Awaited Apartment Development
City loaning $700,000 to Five Points Lofts project for environmental cleanup.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Adds 51 Waters to List of Polluted Waterways
But total number of impaired waters in state declining in ongoing efforts against pollution.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells
PFAS is quite prevalent says DNR study, but what comes next?
Nov 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers Funds Iron District Stadium, Bronzeville Arts Center
Governor uses federal grant to back new soccer stadium and arts center.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board
At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman
DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months
Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Cleanup Of Polluted Great Lakes Sites Reverses Housing Price Declines
Federal recognition of polluted sites depressed values, now federal funds are reversing effect, cleaning water.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee, 6 Other Counties Fall Short of Federal Air Quality Standards
New DNR report shows 7 counties fail to meet 2015 EPA ozone standards. All 7 are near Lake Michigan.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Groups Petition U.S. Forest Service To Stop North Woods Logging Project
Older trees in Chequamegon-Nicolet forest fight climate change, petition says.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections
WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?
City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval
Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?
Sep 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Funding New Beach for South Shore Park
New South Shore Beach could be constructed in 2024.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023 by John Davis
Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions
Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester
Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show
State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Sarah Eichstadt and Anupras Mohapatra
Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan
Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Hank Aaron State Trail Sinkhole Fixed
Trail reopens between S. 76th Street. and S. 89th Street.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Feedback Sought On Federal Great Lakes Cleanup
EPA plans effort to clean up 'Areas of Concern.' Advocates and officials have ideas.
Jul 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Sinkhole Closes Part of Hank Aaron State Trail
Trail closed between S. 76th St. and S. 89th St.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS
60% of 580 wastewater facilities in state spread treated biosolids on land and farms.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Officials Urge Fireworks Safety On Fourth of July
Dry conditions call for more caution, state fire officials stress.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Meeting Will Guide Design of Bronzeville Arts Center
Black arts center will occupy key corner of W. North Ave. and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities
Canadian wildfires blamed. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Proposal Seeks Fix To Unregulated Coal Ash Sites
There are at least 32 sites in Wisconsin that could be impacted.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases
DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Cut Funding For Black Arts Center
$5 million for Bronzeville Center for the Arts cut. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jun 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands
But perhaps not as much as other states.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS
Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.
May 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Plans New Oak Creek Subdivision
County would subdivide about 20 acres of vacant land for residential development.
May 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo
Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees
Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation
Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments
Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Planned Wetland Project Pays for Itself
County plans new wetland in Oak Creek Parkway on county-owned agricultural land.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Is Broken
Three-fourths of state citizens, the non-hunters, getting stonewalled by group.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila and Amy Mueller
Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property
While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Erin Gretzinger
State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers
But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR
DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.
Mar 25th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Coyote Hunting Causes Protests in Wauwatosa
Protesters fear other animals will be hurt by steel jawed coyote traps.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy
But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers Proposes $5 Million To Advance Bronzeville Center for the Arts
Nonprofit group pursuing $55 million project for King Drive and North Ave.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River
New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.
Feb 25th, 2023 by Clare Eigenbrode
Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends
The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.
Feb 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Governor Tony Earl Dies at 86
Earl was governor from 1983-87. Democrat was champion of environment.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
DNR Member Warns Wisconsin Needs Money To Maintain Its Conservation Land
The state has acquired approximately 1.5 million acres of land through stewardship programs.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Cargo Hub Planned For Milwaukee Airport
Former Air Force base along College Avenue would be redeveloped.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer
Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan
Draft proposal would change focus from statewide population focus to six hunting zones.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Study Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish
Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Will New Overseers Change DNR Policies?
As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
PFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center
Dangerous chemicals from firefighting foam found on Green Bay shoreline
Jan 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
PFAS Plume Found in Lake Michigan
'Forever chemicals' linked to many diseases found in Green Bay portion of lake.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Tugboat Sinks in Port Milwaukee
The tug Michigan took on water Monday, raising concerns of possible pollution from its cargo.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Appoints New State DNR Leader
Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to replace outgoing Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Seeking Federal Help For Town With PFAS Contamination 170 Times Safe Levels
“We don't really have an idea where it's coming from,” says DNR official.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Snowy Owls Are Back
Making annual southern migration, Bubo scandiacus spotted in three counties in state.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
