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State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.

Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds

Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds

Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.

Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill

Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill

Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.

Natural Resources Board Moves Forward with Groundwater Standards to Protect Wisconsin Communities from PFAS Contamination
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.

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.

Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS

Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS

State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.

Decision in WMC Lawsuit Undermines State’s Ability to Address  Toxic PFAS Contamination and Endangers Public Health
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Decision in WMC Lawsuit Undermines State’s Ability to Address Toxic PFAS Contamination and Endangers Public Health

Environmental and Public Health Advocates Remain Committed to Defending Environmental Protections that Keep Wisconsin Communities Safe

A Court Battle Over Open Records

A Court Battle Over Open Records

Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.

Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions

Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions

Group representing Ojibwe tribes finds DNR analysis has flaws ‘large and small.’

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.

Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records

Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records

Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.

Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project

Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project

A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.

More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?

More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?

Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.

State Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment

State Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment

Evers Administration uses lame duck law to make policy changes with no chance for public comments.