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Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers

WisPolitics, February 5, 2025

Gov. Evers Announces New Plans to Combat PFAS, Protect Kids and Families from Harmful Contaminants, and Expand Access to Clean, Safe Drinking Water

Office of the Governor, February 4, 2025

How do Trump’s executive orders affect climate and clean energy funding in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 22, 2025

Wisconsin’s Stewardship conservation program could become a casualty of Capitol politics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 17, 2025

Enbridge submits final report to federal regulators on oil spill in Jefferson County

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 14, 2025

Supreme Court to decide whether DNR can force businesses to clean up ‘forever chemicals’

Wisconsin State Journal, January 14, 2025

Wisconsin’s major land conservation fund could be in trouble

The Capital Times, January 9, 2025

After failed attempts, Wisconsin lawmakers will try again to address PFAS

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 3, 2025

Coalition of groups call for nearly $1B investment for safe drinking water

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 24, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers names Karen Hyun to serve as DNR secretary after year-long vacancy

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 23, 2024

Ecological concerns loom as new legal actions filed against Enbridge Line 5

Wisconsin Examiner, December 16, 2024

Sierra Club criticizes decision to delay retirement of Columbia Co. coal power plant until 2029

Wisconsin Examiner, December 6, 2024

DNR since 2020 named at least two responsible for PFAS contamination agency attributed to other parties

WisPolitics, November 29, 2024

PFAS cleanup idea for Dane County airport advances despite criticism

The Capital Times, November 25, 2024

Cities, states say they’ll need more help to replace millions of lead pipes

Wisconsin Examiner, November 20, 2024

Timber industry group, right-wing nonprofit influence Oneida County comprehensive plan

Wisconsin Examiner, November 19, 2024

Great Lakes, PFAS, lead pipes: How Trump’s policies could impact Wisconsin’s environment

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 15, 2024

Environmental groups prepare for a pro-industry, pro-extraction Trump administration

Wisconsin Examiner, November 11, 2024

Wisconsin could lose out under Trump term targeting climate, clean energy policies

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 8, 2024

The DNR has been without a secretary for a year. Former agency leaders say that’s a problem.

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 1, 2024

Environmental groups challenge permit for Kewaunee County CAFO

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 30, 2024

DNR signs off on 12 Stewardship projects after Supreme Court blocked legislative vetoes

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 25, 2024

Gov. Evers appoints Waupaca Co. dairy farmer to Natural Resources Board

Wisconsin Examiner, October 18, 2024

Landmark climate law helps boost clean energy jobs to 73K in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 17, 2024

‘Very frustrating’: Verona sues DNR over Badger Mill Creek trout habitat

WKOW, October 17, 2024

Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve, UW-Madison professor says

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 8, 2024

State estimates around 40 percent of private wells contain pesticides

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 7, 2024

3M pledges big emissions cuts by 2030, including in its supply chain

Minnesota Star Tribune, October 4, 2024

How three big White House bills fixed streets and met climate priorities in one city

Wisconsin Examiner, October 3, 2024

Wisconsin’s sandhill crane committee moves toward legislation on crop damage and a potential hunt

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 3, 2024

DNR releases environmental impact statement on Line 5 relocation

Wisconsin Examiner, September 26, 2024

DNR makes bold requests for funding public lands, maintenance backlog

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 26, 2024

Natural Resources Board launches process for stricter drinking water standards

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 25, 2024

Petition urges Wisconsin lawmakers to set groundwater standards for PFAS

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 24, 2024

State environmental, clean energy groups join forces to oppose natural gas expansion

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 18, 2024

Climate advocate in southwest Wisconsin remains hopeful

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 17, 2024

How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water

National Public Radio, September 12, 2024

DNR Publishes Final Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation

DNR, September 6, 2024

Proposed sand and gravel quarry in Verona stirs land use debate

The Capital Times, September 6, 2024

State faces backlog in setting dozens of groundwater standards

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 5, 2024

Amid a looming shortfall, lawmakers approve audit of Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife account

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 29, 2024

Joint Finance Committee can release PFAS funding, but doing so may open them up to legal action

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 27, 2024

Scientists just discovered cold, dark sinkholes in Lake Michigan. What’s living in them?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 27, 2024

Evers, DNR propose new set of PFAS drinking water standards

Wisconsin Examiner, August 26, 2024

Crane Foundation hopes to help farmers stop crop damage by cranes while warning against hunting

Wisconsin Examiner, August 26, 2024

For decades, Driftless Region dams held back flood waters. Now, some fear future without them.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 22, 2024

Although PFAS in Dane County lakes are a concern, you can still enjoy the waters

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 22, 2024

DNR Announces New Online Tool For Analyzing Water Quality On Lakes And Streams

DNR, August 20, 2024

DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2025 Surface Water Grants

DNR, August 19, 2024

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program

DNR, August 13, 2024