Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’
Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah HolmesEvers Budget Has Green Goals
Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Announces State to Take Legal Action Against PFAS Contaminators
State will seek outside legal counsel to investigate and prepare for litigation against corporate actors responsible
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversNew Smelt Consumption Advisory for Lake Superior
Elevated Levels of PFAS Found in Rainbow Smelt
Jan 15th, 2021 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesJohnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million
The company will pay a group of Peshtigo families that filed a class action lawsuit.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Erik GunnFixed Earth Innovations wins Tech Challenge fall 2020 open innovation contest
Corporate program sponsors A. O. Smith, Badger Meter and Zurn Industries select PFAS-focused water technology startup as $10,000 winner from a field of 18 applications located in seven countries.
Jan 5th, 2021 by The Water CouncilGOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule
Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState PFAS Plan Would Charge Polluters
Testing public water supplies for "forever chemicals,” then charging polluters to clean up contaminated sites.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioDNR And DHS Publish 2020-2021 Fish Consumption Advisory
Choose Wisely Booklet Outlines Safe-Eating Guidelines For Fish
Dec 8th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesDNR To Host Online Listening Sessions Nov. 18 Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
Public Encouraged To Submit Comments
Nov 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesDNR Wants Johnson Controls to Test More Fish for PFAS
Some ponds have fish with levels of PFAS that would require restrictions on eating fish.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Groundwater Standards Proposed
State officials recommend standards for 16 PFAS chemicals and 6 pesticides.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Agencies Announce Additional Groundwater Quality Standard Recommendations
DHS has now completed review of 40 substances
Nov 6th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDNR Faces Biggest Pollution Case Ever
PFAS pollution in Marinette area requires largest, most complex cleanup in state history.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio13% of Wells Near JCI Site Have Elevated PFAS Levels
The company said a majority of wells had levels below state, federal threshold.
Sep 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio99% of State Public Water Meets Standards
But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS
More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWater Tech Challenge Targets PFAS
Winning innovators would gain corporate resources to solve water quality problems.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer