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Foxconn stormwater plan deemed sufficient

Kenosha News, April 17, 2019

More people to take part in Wisconsin Conservation Congress spring hearings

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 17, 2019

Wisconsin DNR chief says he needs farm sector’s help to clean up state water

Wisconsin State Journal, April 17, 2019

Greens convene Midwestern leaders for collaboration

E & E Publishing, April 16, 2019

Report: Wisconsin Foxconn development could bring record flooding to Gurnee

The Chicago Tribune, April 16, 2019

DNR Secretary Preston Cole calls clean water and CWD top two priorities in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 16, 2019

Unused electronics piling up in homes as residents unsure how to get rid of them

Wisconsin State Journal, April 15, 2019

Public weighs in at DNR spring hearings

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, April 14, 2019

DNR to help Madison find source of contamination in city wells

WKOW, April 10, 2019

DNR asks that more chemicals be evaluated for safe levels in groundwater

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 10, 2019

Natural Resources Board approves hearings for proposed phosphorus rule

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 10, 2019

WI group gives state failing grade for inaction on school lead-water testing

WTMJ, April 9, 2019

Traces of two PFAS compounds found in four additional Madison wells

Wisconsin State Journal, April 9, 2019

Local outdoors: Conservation moves quickly at DNR/WCC spring hearings

Chippewa Herald, April 8, 2019

Foxconn diversion proposal the latest Great Lakes water controversy

WisBusiness, April 8, 2019

Bipartisan effort seeks to elevate 2 national scenic trails in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 8, 2019

Wisconsin marks progress on river pollution cleanup

The Daily Reporter, April 8, 2019

Tony Evers budget restores eminent domain for bike trails

Wisconsin State Journal, April 8, 2019

Bill addresses standards for water contaminants

WMTV, April 4, 2019

GOP lawmakers question details of Gov. Tony Evers’ DNR clean water measures

Wisconsin State Journal, April 4, 2019

2 of Wisconsin’s most polluted sites on the Great Lakes mark cleanup milestones

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 1, 2019

Water quality expert calls Fox River PCB cleanup settlement momentous

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 29, 2019

Trump contradicts his own budget proposal, tells rally crowd he’ll give more money for Great Lakes restoration

The Hill, March 28, 2019

Wisconsin communities prepare for high waters on Mississippi River

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 28, 2019

Tony Evers to conservation group: ‘We’re going to unleash’ DNR scientists

Wisconsin State Journal, March 28, 2019

Midwest flooding threatens the water safety in 1 million wells

Channel 3000, March 27, 2019

Wisconsin does not qualify for a FEMA disaster declaration

WSAW, March 27, 2019

State, federal lawmakers press for PFAS standards for groundwater

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 26, 2019

Evers budget pumps $2.8M into state parks

The Daily Reporter, March 26, 2019

Evers to tour more flood damage Tuesday

The Daily Reporter, March 26, 2019

Superior joins $18M cleanup of Howards Bay contamination

The Daily Reporter, March 25, 2019

Governor Evers to tour flooded areas in western Wisconsin

KBJR 6, March 25, 2019

Spring flooding has cost local governments $2 million so far

The Daily Reporter, March 22, 2019

Floods show national security threat posed by climate change

Janesville Gazette, March 22, 2019

More chemicals found at Badger Army Ammunition site near Merrimac

Madison.com, March 21, 2019

Great Lakes states are warming faster than the rest of the country, more flooding is in store, new report says

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 21, 2019

Superior advances project to clean up contamination in Howards Bay

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 21, 2019

Agencies ask Wisconsin lawmakers to approve measurers in Tony Evers’ budget to clean up drinking water

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 20, 2019

Vos panel considers health threats from water pollution

The Daily Reporter, March 20, 2019

GOP-led panel seeks bipartisan law changes to clean up Wisconsin’s water

Wisconsin State Journal, March 20, 2019

Weather officials: Communities along Mississippi River could see record-setting floods this spring

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 19, 2019

Why is there flooding in Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin?

The New York Times, March 18, 2019

Moratorium on large-scale livestock facilities could be extended

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 18, 2019

Judge rules against DNR wetland permit for Kohler golf course on rare wetlands, state park

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 18, 2019

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency for flooding

La Crosse Tribune, March 18, 2019

DNR board OKs forest easement purchase

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 18, 2019

Tony Evers, Republicans both looking to get factory farms to pay for cleaner water

Wisconsin State Journal, March 17, 2019

Statewide response to flooding continues

WKOW, March 17, 2019

Judge OKs deal for PCB polluters to cover cost of Fox River clean-up

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 15, 2019

Wisconsin dairy group pushing for clearinghouse for water pollution credits

The Capital Times, March 15, 2019

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