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.
Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement:“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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- Wisconsin Conservation Voters Celebrates Historic $132 Million Pfas Victory - Wisconsin Conservation Voters - Mar 18th, 2026
- After Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS - Danielle Kaeding - Mar 17th, 2026
- Gov. Evers Celebrates Senate Approval of Bipartisan Pfas Compromise After Years of Urging Republicans to Release $125 Million to Fight Pfas Contamination Statewide - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 17th, 2026
- Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations - Danielle Kaeding - Mar 2nd, 2026
- Gov. Evers Builds Upon Efforts to Clean Up Wisconsinites Water, Approves New Rule Changes Strengthening Pfas Drinking Water Standards - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 2nd, 2026
- PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping - Danielle Kaeding - Feb 6th, 2026
- Gov. Evers and GOP Lawmakers Near a Deal on PFAS Pollution - Danielle Kaeding - Jan 22nd, 2026
- Gov. Evers Optimistic About Reaching Final Deal With Republican Lawmakers to Secure Release of $125 Million in Long-Awaited Pfas Investments - Gov. Tony Evers - Jan 21st, 2026
- Bipartisan Push to Tell Counties Faster When Water Tests Fail - Henry Redman - Dec 19th, 2025
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