Evan Feinauer, Clean Wisconsin Staff Attorney.

Content referencing Evan Feinauer

All | Articles | Press Releases
Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections

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.

State Supreme Court Blocks Destruction of Rare Wetland

State Supreme Court Blocks Destruction of Rare Wetland

A sand fracking company wanted to fill a wetland in Monroe County.

Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland

Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland

2017 DNR decision under Gov. Walker would have allowed Meteor Timber to fill in Monroe County wetland.

State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority

State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority

DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.

High Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes

High Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes

Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.

EPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares

EPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares

But fails to speed up removal of lead lines. A “heart breaking failure,” critics charge.

Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases

Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases

Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.