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EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.

Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan

Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan

Paul Florsheim got a $313 trespassing citation. Shorewood judge's ruling will be appealed.

Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions

Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions

But DNR and GOP legislators need to compromise to create clear standards.

Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards

Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards

Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.

Study Says State Wetlands At Risk

Study Says State Wetlands At Risk

But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.

Too Salty: How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Too Salty

How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?

Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series

DNR Says Bottled Water Companies Aren’t Required to Test For PFAS

DNR Says Bottled Water Companies Aren’t Required to Test For PFAS

Not required in Wisconsin by state or federal rules, but some companies do it voluntarily.

Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands

Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands

But perhaps not as much as other states.

Op Ed: Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch
Op Ed

Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch

His infrastructure proposal could provide enough funding to replace all lead pipes in Milwaukee.

MU Law School Jumps Aboard Water Issue

MU Law School Jumps Aboard Water Issue

Newly expanded Water Law and Policy Initiative has an ambitious first director, David Strifling.