Water Quality Specialist Scott Laeser, of Clean Wisconsin.

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Will New Overseers Change DNR Policies?

Will New Overseers Change DNR Policies?

As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.

Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board

Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board

Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.

Op Ed: Legislature Blocks DNR On Water Pollution
Op Ed

Legislature Blocks DNR On Water Pollution

Legislators use rule making authority to prevent water pollution protections.

200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water

200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water

Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.

Coalition Forming Around State’s Climate Goals

Coalition Forming Around State’s Climate Goals

Agriculture industry, environmental advocates and political leaders share goals of Climate Change Task Force report.

State’s Polluted Drinking Water Causing Cancer?

State’s Polluted Drinking Water Causing Cancer?

Report finds nitrate pollution may cause cancer, birth problems, up to $80 million per year in medical costs.