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DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring
Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Surplus Could Fund Water Upgrades
Today is 'Imagine A Day Without Water' day. Without the right investment that day could arrive.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Brian Rothgery
DNR Unveils Wisconsin PFAS Contamination Map
New site shows a number of contaminated Milwaukee sites.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop
DNR says population is stable, but now below 1,000.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
After Texts Released, DNR Board Member Publicly Calls For Prehn To Resign
Walker appointee with expired term has refused to leave board, which texts reveal is politically motivated.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
City Expands Vision For Harbor District Riverwalk
Bathrooms, Kaszube historical pavilion, more boat docks, but railroad disconnect remains.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
28 Wisconsin Sites Renamed to Remove Indigenous Slur
US Department of Interior renaming geographic features nationwide.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
‘White Box’ Buildings Planned for 124th and Brown Deer
Spec industrial buildings planned for virgin soil at city's northwestern border.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Conservationists Seek to Restore State’s Bird Habitat
Goal is to restore nearly 300,000 acres to nurture at least 10 marsh bird species.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Concordia’s Huge Seawall Impacts Mequon Homes On Lake Michigan
University’s 2,700-foot protective wall causes erosion for nearby residents, who may lose homes.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Mario Koran
DNR Wants Water Utilities Notifying Customers of PFAS
DNR urges notice after EPA releases much stronger PFAS standards.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Federal Funds Available for Low-Emission School Buses
Bipartisan infrastructure bill set aside $5 billion for clean school bus program.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State DNR Adds New PFAS Rules
Regulating 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, surface water and fire fighting foam.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Should Wisconsin Establish Right to Clean Water?
5 counties will have referendums on this question in November election.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Agrees With Bad River Tribe on Enbridge Oil Pipeline
Letter to DNR cites nearly 200 issues with pipeline across northern Wisconsin.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Trying to Dispose of PFAS Firefighting Foam
DNR looking for a contractor to take 25,000 gallons of foam off states hands.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Residents Charge DNR Allows Improper Logging on Lakes
Companies logging on north woods lakes in violation of state DNR rules?
Jul 13th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Should City Preserve Industrial Properties Near 11th and Bruce?
Study will look at land-use options for preserving century-old industrial district.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Throws Out Challenge To Kohler Land Swap
4-3 ruling allows transfer of state park land for a proposed golf course.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
New Development For One Of Milwaukee’s Most Contaminated Properties
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1
First standards for ‘forever chemicals’ require public water systems to test for PFAS.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
PFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams
Drinking water contaminated. Waukesha court ruled DNR can’t regulate deadly pollutant.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Century City Will Be Used For Concrete Crushing
Concrete will be trucked west from N. Humboldt Blvd.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Citizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee
Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.
May 9th, 2022 by John Davis
Wisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021
Gov. Evers' pledged 75 million by 2030 as part of global initiative.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
European Goldfinches Now Found in Southeast Wisconsin
Thousands of the small song birds may populate the region.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
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
Milwaukee River Could Become A Salmon Spawning Hub
Sport fishing group will start releasing fish from pens near rowing club.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Melvina Park Expansion To Start Later This Year
Century City park will quadruple in size, replacing empty parking lots with play space.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS
State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Interior Department Renaming Sites With Offensive Native American Names
28 lakes, creeks, rivers and other geographical features in Wisconsin being renamed.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected in County
First discovered in Jefferson County, has spread to variety of birds in Milwaukee and other counties.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
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
Drilling For Gold in Wisconsin
Canadian company plans exploratory drilling in northern national forest with 4-million-ton deposit of gold and copper.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site
Bronzeville Center for the Arts would be "world-class" showcase for Black artists.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Fall and Rise of Bronzeville
A more than decade-long effort to restore neighborhood’s glory gaining momentum.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Great Lakes Get $1 Billion for Clean Up
Funding from infrastructure law will help with remediation in Milwaukee Estuary.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Bronzeville Center for the Arts Proposed
Former DNR building would become 'world-class' cultural hub at North and MLK.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
$90 Million Coal Plant Upgrade Approved
State PSC okays WE Energies pollution controls; plan criticized for investing more in fossil fuels.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions
Group representing Ojibwe tribes finds DNR analysis has flaws ‘large and small.’
Dec 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Black Holocaust Museum Buys Building, Receives $10 Million Donation
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland
2017 DNR decision under Gov. Walker would have allowed Meteor Timber to fill in Monroe County wetland.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding
Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Menomonee River Damaged By 400 Gallon Oil Spill
Komatsu Mining apologizes. Riverkeeper finds impact on birds, waterfowl.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Spill Sends 400 Gallons of Oil Into Milwaukee Waterways
"Oil transfer error" at Komatsu Mining campus.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Conservationists Aim to Save Songbird
Connecticut warbler's range in Wisconsin has declined 80% in two decades.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Public Input Sought on Controversial Interstate 94 Expansion
State studying options to rebuild at six and eight lane configurations.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Member Of Committee Guiding Wolf Hunts Cited for Illegal Trapping
Patrick Quaintance, former DNR staffer, has advocated controversial hunting practices.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Legislature Blocks DNR On Water Pollution
Legislators use rule making authority to prevent water pollution protections.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Scott Laeser
Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change
Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'
Nov 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Will Fund Projects Reducing Diesel Emissions
$320,000 in grants from EPA will be awarded by the state's environmental regulator.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems
Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
The Battle for Lake Michigan’s Shoreline
As water levels surge, Wisconsinites erecting walls. But that could hurt downstream beaches.
Nov 7th, 2021 by Mario Koran
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
DNR Orders JCI To Do More PFAS Testing
State agency orders company to provide broader assessment of pollution.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
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
Federal Funding Likely for PFAS Cleanup
The DNR is also reviewing new federal guidance on PFAS contamination.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Selling Milwaukee DNR Office
Property occupies prominent corner in Bronzeville.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
44% of Eau Claire Wells Closed With PFAS Contamination
City closes seven out of 16 wells after testing for the harmful chemicals.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Vehicle Emissions Dropped During Lockdowns
The DNR also found that the state's air quality in general is improving.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
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
A Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Schlitz Park
See the distribution center tunnel, massive chiller system and remants of the Brew House.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Environmental Groups Fight Lawsuit Against Chemical Spills Law
Judge allows friend-of-court brief by them in WMC lawsuit against DNR.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Flood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed
MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.
Sep 19th, 2021 by John Torinus
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
Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt
Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Meet The New State Parks Chief
Steve Schmelzer now oversees 49 state parks, 15 forests, 44 biking trails and some 5,000 campsites.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jay Rath
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
DNR Finds 92 New Waters Are ‘Impaired’
80% of state’s lakes and rivers are healthy, but number polluted continues to grow.
Aug 17th, 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
It’s Time to Reclaim Wisconsin’s Legacy of Water Protection
PFAS, nitrates and lead stand in the way of our right to clean water.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart
Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota
DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Western Wildfires Degrade Wisconsin Air Quality
Climate Change linked to extreme heat and drought causing fires.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Good Bad News, Mosquito Numbers Down
Wisconsin has 56 species of them, but cooler spring means less of them out for blood.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan
Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Rare Green Violet Returns to State
The ‘holy grail' of rare plants in Wisconsin, thought extinct since 1950s, is rediscovered.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
City’s Urban Forest Fights Climate Change
Unlike in some cities Milwaukee’s urban forestry program is not in decline.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water
Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant
Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions
And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart
Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 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 Expands Smog Regulations
Environmental advocates, business lobby at odds over new rules.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
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
Ancient Human Remains Unearthed at Planned Kohler Golf Course
Eroding Lake Michigan shoreline also raising questions about project next to Kohler-Andrae State Park.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jim Malewitz
Most of State Has High Risk of Fire
Wisconsin has had 600 wildfires in 2021, most fire-prone year in nearly a decade.
May 15th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
