Rob Lee, staff attorney at Midwest Environmental Advocates.
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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.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution
5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding and Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case
Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS
2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds
Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman
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.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Blocks Destruction of Rare Wetland
A sand fracking company wanted to fill a wetland in Monroe County.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS
State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Planned Oil Pipeline Across Northern Wisconsin Raises Questions
Group representing Ojibwe tribes finds DNR analysis has flaws ‘large and small.’
Dec 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland
2017 DNR decision under Gov. Walker would have allowed Meteor Timber to fill in Monroe County wetland.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records
Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?
Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment
Evers Administration uses lame duck law to make policy changes with no chance for public comments.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
