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Affordable Housing Project Secures Cleanup Loan for Former Factories
Community Within the Corridor development team would redevelop Briggs & Stratton complex at 32nd and Center.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Unveils New Lead Regulations
But critics say allowable lead levels for drinking water are too high.
Oct 2nd, 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
State’s Wolf Population Up By 13%
Wisconsin now has more than 1,000 wolves.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Admiral’s Wharf Project Targeting December Groundbreaking
RACM approves $1.5 million loan for environmental cleanup.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
99% of State Public Water Meets Standards
But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.
Sep 16th, 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
Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette
A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Warm Lake Waters Signal Coming Algal Blooms
Conditions are ripe for blooms of harmful blue-green algae.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean
After years of remediation, a highly-contaminated site in the Menomonee Valley is certified as clean by the DNR.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Climate Change May Help Asian Carp Thrive in Lake Michigan
Left unchecked, warming will eliminate some of the carp's competition for food, study says.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
City Secures Funding To Redevelop, Expand Century City Park
Park will quadruple in size as of MKE Plays redevelopment.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS
They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State Campgrounds Reopening June 10
Restrooms open, but playgrounds and concessions remain closed.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Manufacturer Finds No PFAS In Most Wells
Fire fighting foam maker tested wells in Marinette County. DNR says more tests needed.
May 20th, 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
How to Enjoy State Parks Safely
Visit parks and natural areas, DNR Secretary says, but keep your distance.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy
Metro Groundwater Has Rising Radium Levels
Study finds high radium levels in southern Wisconsin’s well water, including Brookfield, Sussex, Waukesha.
Mar 3rd, 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
Johnson Controls Must Expand Inspection of PFAS Pollution
DNR requiring the company to look further for pollution from forever chemicals.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
AG Objects to Relaxed Lead Pipe Rules
Kaul joins other Attorneys General in objection to new EPA rules for lead pipe removal.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Extreme Rainfalls Threaten State’s Aging Dams
Since 2008, 14 of state’s 4,700 dams have failed. Experts discuss the challenges.
Feb 2nd, 2020 by Jana Rose Schleis
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund
Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
$29 Million Partnership to Clean Up Harbor
DNR, city, county, MMSD want to take harbor off the list of polluted waterways.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Working On New PFAS Rules
GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."
Jan 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate
Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
What Are PFAS Chemicals?
And why so harmful? About those ‘forever chemicals” getting so much attention.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Christy Remucal
Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job
Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Senate Debates PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Republican plan to ban it far too narrow in scope, Democrats argue.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Revising Permits to Protect Species
Would affect construction projects nearby or within habitats of rare or threatened species.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
State Leads in Cutting Pollution Control
Funding decline of 36% from 2008-2018, biggest in U.S., Walker helped drive change.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Why PFAS Pollution Is So Scary
The chemicals are all over and very toxic. Evers has created two teams to target problem.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
The River War in River Hills
Old Milwaukee family sues Village Board and state DNR over environmental damage.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Mercury in Great Lakes Trout Persists
Though waters cleaner, invasive species have forced trout to eat food with higher mercury concentrations.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS
DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
DNR Finds 120 New Waters Impaired
Still, that’s half the number listed as impaired two years ago.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Behind Wisconsin’s Abandoned High Speed Rail
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson laid groundwork for the project that Gov. Scott Walker killed.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems
Oct 8th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
DNR to Back Pro-Climate Policies
Unlike the previous administration, Evers Administration pledges to address climate change.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals
Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Flip-Flop on Mine Threatens State Waters
Why the sudden change to approve copper-zinc mine? Will it pollute Lake Michigan?
Aug 20th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Study Warns Asian Carp Could Thrive
Invasive fish could survive throughout Lake Michigan if introduced here, new research finds.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
The Cleanup Of Solvay Coke Site
We Energies is leading $15.9 million cleanup. No tour of site allowed.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Wants Local Tests for PFAS
Asks 125 wastewater treatment plants to test for chemicals linked to health problems.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
New DNR Staff Will Probe Pollution
Added scientists will look at impact of “forever chemicals” contamination by Tyco company.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What Makes A Lake Healthy?
Algal blooms, invasive species and shoreline development disrupt the healthy balance of lakes.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Will Cushman
Save the Yellow Perch!
Perch count way down in Lake Michigan. Strong leadership needed to protect state waters.
Jun 17th, 2019 by John Torinus
Great Lakes Leaders To Target Asian Carp
Region’s governors, Canadian premiers meet next month about preventing carp invasion.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Coal Ash Pollutes Midwest States
Most sites pollute groundwater; 6 are in Wisconsin, including We Energy’s Oak Creek plant.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Andrew Blok
Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program
Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.
May 28th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Fishing and Fun at the Washington Park Pond
Dozens of Milwaukee children learned about the joys of fishing and the great outdoors at a how-to event at Washington Park.
May 20th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
State Gets $61 Million in EPA Grants
$43 million for state’s Clean Water program and $18.7 million for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
May 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases
Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.
May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Shall We Gather at the Rivers
Volunteers at 65 locations along city's three rivers pitched in for Riverkeeper's Spring Cleanup.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Arbor Day Edition
Mayor, MPS Superintendent, 4th graders plant 32 trees at Ohio Playfield.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Policies on Great Lakes Opposed
Conservation groups resist proposed changes in wetland, stream protections, note impact on Great Lakes.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
EPA Hires Third Ex-Walker DNR Staffer
Regional EPA office in Chicago embraces Walker staffers, philosophy .
Apr 23rd, 2019 by James Rowen
Counting the State’s Frogs and Toads
Annual survey overseen by DNR covers about 100 roadside routes across the state, measuring growth or decline.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
DNR Investigating Dogs Killed by Poison
Dogs, coyotes, other wildlife were poisoned on public lands in Northern Wisconsin.
Apr 20th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Could Face a Mining Disaster
Mining company's proposed tailings dam could cause massive pollution of Lake Michigan.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Al Gedicks
Future of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion
Experts say progress has been made protecting Great Lakes, but not enough.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
The Hidden Lives of Wild Animals
DNR has thousands of trail cameras recording changes of forests, deer, wolves and bobcats.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman
How Walker, Trump Hurt Dairy Industry
Their policies helped fuel a dairy crisis.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution
Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Huge Water Project for Foxconn Continues
Racine water utility expected company to use 7 million gallons daily, but current needs unclear.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits
Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Can MPS Be Fixed?
The school board seems opposed to any innovations that might fix struggling schools.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
State’s Dead Deer Help Detect Disease
Data from Wisconsin’s deer used for early detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Kaley Fech
Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Walker, Evers On Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Woes
Evers says lack of local input and DNR scientists are root cause of drinking water problems
Oct 19th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
State Quietly Hiked Water Diversion in 2010
Tripled Pleasant Prairie’s allowable diversion of Lake Michigan water, greater than planned Foxconn diversion.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Runoff At Foxconn Site Raises Concerns
Project director says rain event was unusual and problem was addressed the same day.
Sep 7th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem
One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Smog Rules
Advocacy group says federal government too lax on smog in state’s “non-attainment” areas.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Pruitt Ruling Allows Foxconn Pollution
EPA head overrules his own staff to deliver victory for Walker and Trump.
May 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Contrarian Professor
Geoscientist John Skalbeck backed Waukesha diversion of lake water but opposes it for Foxconn.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Legality of Foxconn’s Water Use At Issue
New York and Michigan officials question whether Lake Michigan water diversion only for residential users.
Apr 22nd, 2018 by Scott Gordon
The Future of the Great Lakes
Climate change, Foxconn, other issues could impact this huge reservoir of water.
Apr 14th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
The Battle Over Great Lakes Water
Big users Nestlé and Waukesha to be joined by Foxconn. Who’s next?
Apr 10th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
How Foxconn Will Pollute Wisconsin
And why the company may get away with it.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
How Golf Tees Kill Trees
What the DNR had to say about the new Kohler golf course.
Jan 24th, 2018 by James Rowen
Make Your Voice Heard on Biking
State DNR holding meetings on outdoor Recreations Opportunity planning, wants citizen input.
Nov 19th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
DNR Decision Pleases Big Dairy
Settles lawsuit on terms that restrict state oversight of factory farms.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State’s Recreational Future Being Planned
More motorized recreation pushed for; what about biking and walking trails?
Oct 17th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Hank Aaron Trail Has Historic Murals
Walkers, bikers encounter murals celebrating historic Open Housing Marches of 1967.
Oct 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Flambeau Mine Was Bad For State
Mining bill supporters distort its impact on environment and jobs.
Sep 23rd, 2017 by Raj Shukla
Bay View Wetland Will Be Restored
One of city’s last wetlands, near Barnacle Bud’s, will be naturalized, may allow public access.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Will Stepp Join U.S. EPA Wrecking Crew?
Her radical reshaping of state DNR may make her the perfect candidate.
Aug 10th, 2017 by James Rowen
Foxconn Could Be Environmental Disaster
Marginal jobs for enormous tax subsidies, plus air and water pollution.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Ron Legro
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
Inside the DoMUS Apartments
New Third Ward building takes high-end apartments to another level.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
