Content referencing Sara Walling
Gov. Evers and GOP Lawmakers Near a Deal on PFAS Pollution
'Optimistic' after long series of disagreements on funding PFAS contamination.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS
Is EPA ignoring international standards supported by scientists or is it 'fake news'?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Despite Attempts, Report Finds Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough To Curtail Nitrate Pollution
Farms likely overapplied 16 million pounds of nitrogen in fertilizer in 2022, says new report.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal
Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards
Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.
May 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023
Drought conditions and rise of high capacity wells lead to historic level of irrigation.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Microsoft Says New Technology Will Save Water at Mount Pleasant Campus
Data centers have heavy water usage. 'Closed-loop system' will reduce needs.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Evan Casey
2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations
EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses
DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
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.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
