Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in WMC Inc v. DNR

MADISON — In a 5-2 decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce reporting and clean up for harmful contaminants like PFAS and upheld Wisconsin’s Spills Law, which regulates parties responsible for discharging harmful substances into Wisconsin’s environment and requires discharges to be reported and the environment to be restored to minimize harmful effects.

“This is a historic victory for the people of Wisconsin and my administration’s fight against PFAS and other harmful contaminants that are affecting families and communities across our state.

“The Supreme Court’s decision today means that polluters will not have free rein to discharge harmful contaminants like PFAS into our land, water, and air without reporting it or taking responsibility for helping clean up those contaminants.

“It’s a great day for Wisconsinites and the work to protect and preserve our state’s valuable natural resources for future generations.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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