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Microsoft Says New Technology Will Save Water at Mount Pleasant Campus

Microsoft Says New Technology Will Save Water at Mount Pleasant Campus

Data centers have heavy water usage. 'Closed-loop system' will reduce needs.

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.

Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations

Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations

EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.

PFAS Bill Puts Burden of PFAS Cleanup on Wisconsin Taxpayers
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PFAS Bill Puts Burden of PFAS Cleanup on Wisconsin Taxpayers

Clean Wisconsin urges Gov. Evers to veto SB 312

Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River
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Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River

Bill will establish Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to improve resilience to floods, boost water quality, stop invasive species

Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses

Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses

DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.

4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits

4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits

But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.

Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants

Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants

99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.

Clean Wisconsin weighs-in on major PFAS bill, calls for changes to language that could weaken spills law
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Clean Wisconsin weighs-in on major PFAS bill, calls for changes to language that could weaken spills law

Bill provides funding to help Wisconsin communities address “forever chemicals” but could constrain state’s ability to hold polluters accountable.

State Agencies Announce Additional Groundwater Quality Standard Recommendations
Governor Announces Winner of the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
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Governor Announces Winner of the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

Ms. Stanford Taylor was honored at a ceremony in the Senate Parlor at the State Capitol this afternoon.