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Inside the DoMUS Apartments
New Third Ward building takes high-end apartments to another level.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Brown Water Republicans
GOP convention at Dells water park highlights environmental failings.
May 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
Clean Air Month encourages citizens to Be Air Aware
The agency's December 2016 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends Report [PDF] again showed positive trends toward cleaner air.
May 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
State Bike Summit Held May 4
Annual summit in Milwaukee a must for bike lovers and advocates.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
SB 76 brings Grassroots groups together in defense of the waters of Wisconsin
Citizens and grassroots groups from around the state are calling for their elected officials to vote ‘no’ on SB 76
Apr 29th, 2017 by Citizens' Water Coalition of Wisconsin
Scientists form new group to address threats to Wisconsin’s natural resources
Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Voices for Conservation has been formed in response to recent developments at the state and national level that threaten science-based practices and long-term vision in natural resources management.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Press Release
Waukesha Water Statement
City Response to Eight Great Lakes Governors’ Ruling on Cities Initiative Appeal
Apr 20th, 2017 by Press Release
Walker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James Rowen
DoMUS Heads for Finish Line
132 new Third Ward apartments will open in July.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Demolishes Over 150 Years of Wisconsin Heritage
"Wisconsin Republicans continue to play pay-off politics with our water..."
Apr 5th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Community Meeting Set to Discuss Milwaukee River Floodplain Soil and Sediment Sample Results
The public meeting will be held April 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gordon Park Pavilion.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Bay View Land Gets Protection
Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Buy Bay View Land
Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Muzzling of the DNR
Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?
Mar 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
City to Acquire Green Space on Conway Street in Bay View
Land Provides a Buffer between Port and a Residential Neighborhood
Mar 14th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
Governor Walker Announces Three Communities Will Receive Financial Assistance to Replace Lead Service Lines
For state Fiscal Year 2017, DNR has allocated $14.5 million for disadvantaged municipalities to help remove old lead service lines.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Eric Lobner named Director of DNR’s Wildlife Management program
Lobner was born and raised in central Wisconsin and comes from a family where hunting, fishing and wildlife appreciation are second nature.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking
Biking issues would be split between two agencies, with more layers of bureaucracy.
Jan 28th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Governor Walker approves $5 million in harbor grants
Funds cover safety, construction and dredging projects
Jan 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Inauguration of DoMUS
Luxury digs and new residents coming to the Historic Third Ward.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee River Basin Receives Below Average Grade for a Fourth Year in a Row
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Works to Connect Science, Policy and Community to Raise the Grade
Jan 11th, 2017 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
DNR Censors All Climate Change Info
Key facts, scientific consensus on climate change and Great Lakes removed.
Dec 26th, 2016 by James Rowen
DNR Program Replaces Lead Laterals
$14.5 million goes for schools, day care centers in “disadvantaged communities.”
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Climate Change An Afterthought for DNR
Issue barely exists, to judge by its website.
Nov 10th, 2016 by James Rowen
Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR
Or is it a Chamber of Commerce mentality? You be the judge.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by James Rowen
Museum of Wisconsin Art’s Bloomin’ Holidaze Back for a Fourth Year
Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12, 2016
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Museum of Wisconsin Art
DoMUS Rising
Mandel's newest building targeted at empty nesters, not Millennials.
Oct 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Clean Wisconsin challenges high capacity well permits
Constitution requires DNR to consider impacts on lakes, rivers, and streams
Oct 28th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Governor Walker Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Western Wisconsin Due to September Flooding
Governor Scott Walker today sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a federal disaster declaration for 12 western Wisconsin counties after torrential rains and flash floods last month caused more than $11 million in damage.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Environmental Groups Support Milwaukee County’s Decision to Remove the Estabrook Dam
Despite the public outcry the Board of Supervisors have never held a straight up and down vote on repairing or removing the dam.
Oct 5th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Marquette Law School to host conference on public policy and American drinking water
This conference will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the water-related legal, scientific, engineering and environmental issues that fill today’s news and touch all of our lives.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Marquette University
Walker’s Point Boomtown
The south side neighborhood is seeing big changes, anchored by a brownfield-to-mixed-use development.
Jun 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Great Lakes Leaders Approve Waukesha Water Diversion
Wisconsin environmental groups' concerns remain; modified diversion plan will require vigilance
Jun 21st, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Groups Ask Wisconsin to Clarify its Authority to Regulate a Waukesha Diversion
An opinion by the Wisconsin Attorney General casts doubt on the state’s authority to manage, regulate, and enforce conditions the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Compact Council may require when approving a diversion.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Milwaukee Riverkeeper challenges Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Estabrook Dam repair
DNR's Environmental Impact Statement insufficient to evaluate impacts of repairing the Estabrook Dam
May 25th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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
MKE Plays ready to transform Marcus DeBack Playground
Friday news event will include unveiling of major improvements at playground – one of six playground upgrades planned for Milwaukee during 2016
Apr 28th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Milwaukee County Gets Greener: Brewers Foundation Donates Trees to Milwaukee County Parks
The Parks Department will receive 70 trees representing seven species—catalpa, sugar maple, swamp white oak, Kentucky coffee tree, hackberry, Japanese tree lilac, and honeylocust.
Apr 21st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Freshwater Plaza Rises
Walker's Point finally gets a grocery store, plus more apartments, and surface parking galore.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Questions and Answers on Estabrook Dam
Part 2 of analysis disagreeing with our series and arguing dam should not be repaired.
Mar 22nd, 2016 by Will Wawrzyn
Milwaukee Riverkeeper files third lawsuit against Milwaukee County in continued effort to remove Estabrook Dam
Lawsuit challenges County's appropriation of public funds for a private purpose
Mar 21st, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Governor Scott Walker Signs Assembly Bill 422 Into Law at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
The provides $27,000 of funding from the Forestry Account of the Conservation Fund to the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Don’t Repair the Estabrook Dam
Taking issue with Urban Milwaukee's series. First of two parts.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Will Wawrzyn
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
New Information Confirms Great Lakes Water Unnecessary for Waukesha
Updated report reaffirms sustainable alternative to Great Lakes water
Mar 8th, 2016 by Compact Implementation 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
Will Bill Privatize Water Utilities?
Proposed law opens door to companies like Aqua America running local water utilities.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Riverkeeper launches new phase in efforts to remove the Estabrook Dam
New efforts encourage Milwaukee County residents to contact the County Board; includes radio and digital advertising push
Jan 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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
Waukesha water diversion application will set precedent for adherence to Great Lakes Compact
Eight Great Lakes governors and two Canadian premiers ask Great Lakes citizens to chime in
Jan 7th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
First Request to Divert Great Lakes Water Heads to Regional Governors and Premiers
Any state may veto the diversion application
Jan 7th, 2016 by Press Release
Waukesha Diversion Application to Move On to Regional Review
DNR says Waukesha's application approvable despite requests from across the Great Lakes region to deny it
Dec 8th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Army Facility Still Pollutes
Badger Army Ammunition Plant left stew of chemicals that pollute groundwater.
Nov 29th, 2015 by Kathi Matthews-Risley
Why Estabrook Dam Must Be Saved
Removing it could cost more, damage environment and foreclose innovative solutions. First in a series.
Nov 24th, 2015 by David Holmes
New Milwaukee Area Trails Completed
Most notable: lakefront trail now extends past Hampton, connects to Ozaukee Interurban Trail.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
Public Opposed to Waukesha’s Lake Michigan Diversion
96% of Written Comments in Opposition to Waukesha’s Proposal
Nov 5th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
John Deere Horicon Works Hosts Wisconsin Officials for Groundbreaking
New facility will consolidate operations, create 80 new jobs
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Legal and Technical Experts Tell DNR Waukesha’s Application Does Not Comply with Great Lakes Compact
Public largely opposed to application at all three public hearings
Aug 28th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
DNR Public Hearings on Waukesha Water Diversion
The DNR will hold three public hearings next week to gather public input on the City of Waukesha’s application to take water from Lake Michigan.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Compact Implementation Coalition
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
Who’s Protecting the Great Lakes?
Leaders like Jim Doyle did, but today's governors are less concerned about issues like algae and diverting water to Waukesha.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
Lake Michigan Diversion Application Review Released by Wisconsin DNR
Precedent-setting application will test the strength of the Great Lakes Compact
Jun 25th, 2015 by Press Release
DNR Scientist Cuts Bigger Than Predicted?
Walker's budget could also cut LTE staff in DNR's science bureau.
May 28th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Governor Scott Walker Announces Several Appointments
Governor Scott Walker announced several appointments today, including Andrew “Drew” Peterson and Michael M. Grebe to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents; Julie Anderson and Dr. Frederick Prehn to the Natural Resources Board
May 22nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Changing Politics Could Hurt Great Lakes
Regional Republican governors like Scott Walker are less interested in efforts to protect the lakes.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
Earth Day or April Fools Day?
"The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is."
Apr 24th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
On Earth Day, Representative Lisa Subeck Proudly Stands Up for Wisconsin’s Natural Resources
Republican budget would do serious harm to our state’s outdoor heritage
Apr 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
MMSD Reports First Combined Sewer Overflow of 2015
Storm Update – April 8 & 9, 2015
Apr 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Too Pure for Pork
Gov. Walker is a latest of state politicians from both parties who have an aversion to federal funds.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
DNR May Scrap Science Bureau
Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Ron Seely
$10 Million in Federal Grants for Great Lakes
Grants for species and habitat protection includes nearly $1.7 million for Wisconsin in last two years.
Apr 5th, 2015 by Danielle Woodward
