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WMC disputes DNR’s authority to enact high capacity well restrictions

WJFW, June 29, 2020

Changes eyed for high-capacity well application process after Kaul opinion reversal

Wisconsin State Farmer, June 25, 2020

Report finds Wisconsin is among 10 states where nitrate contamination is getting worse

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 24, 2020

Wisconsin DNR can begin crafting regulations to restrict firefighting foam containing PFAS

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 24, 2020

‘We need some bold action’: State task force gathers input on ways to address climate change

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 23, 2020

Wisconsin governor asking for public policy suggestions on climate change

Wisconsin State Journal, June 23, 2020

DNR seeks permission to draft rules on PFAS restrictions

Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2020

Wheeler in Wisconsin: Putting a green veneer on the actions of Trump’s EPA

Inside Climate News, June 18, 2020

Emissions are surging back as countries and states reopen

The New York Times, June 17, 2020

Madison water meets government standards despite some contaminants

Wisconsin State Journal, June 17, 2020

EPA boss Andrew Wheeler announces half of Sheboygan County now meets federal air quality standards

Sheboygan Daily Press, June 16, 2020

DNR board to vote on starting draft of new PFAS restrictions

The Daily Reporter, June 16, 2020

Wisconsin leads 22-state coalition supporting federal standards for PFAS in drinking water

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 10, 2020

PFAS cleanup backers face unexpected foe: Water utilities

Bloomberg, June 9, 2020

Mining-related exploratory drilling begins near Wolf River, first in Wisconsin in years

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 8, 2020

Johnson Controls pushes back on DNR order to test more wells for ‘forever chemicals’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8, 2020

State will weigh combined environmental impacts when permitting new high-capacity wells

Wisconsin Public Radio, June 2, 2020

Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change holds third meeting

Wisconsin Examiner, May 23, 2020

Most Wisconsin state parks return to normal operating hours on Saturday amid COVID-19 pandemic

Wisconsin State Journal, May 23, 2020

Environmental advocates, landowners seek to stop Enbridge taking land for northern Wisconsin pipeline

Wisconsin State Journal, May 21, 2020

Firefighting foam manufacturer says most wells tested so far turned up no trace of PFAS

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 20, 2020

Americans see climate as a concern, even amid coronavirus crisis

The New York Times, May 19, 2020

Wisconsin’s relaxed environmental rules lead to calls for transparency

Wisconsin State Journal, May 10, 2020

Forum brings PFAS experts together

River News Online, May 8, 2020

New report shows high levels of PFAS in Madison airport runoff

Wisconsin State Journal, May 7, 2020

Kaul: Wisconsin DNR can gauge impact of high-capacity wells on nearby water sources

The Capital Times, May 6, 2020

Environmental expert warns PFAS spread in Rhinelander could be miles away from source

WJFW, May 5, 2020

Dane County, Madison water release PFAS records; county pays $6,000 to settle lawsuit

Wisconsin State Journal, April 28, 2020

Tony Evers opens up 34 state parks and forests with social distancing conditions

Wisconsin State Journal, April 28, 2020

What you should know about PFAS, or ‘forever’ chemicals, contaminating drinking water in parts of Wisconsin

The Oshkosh Northwestern, April 27, 2020

As EPA backs off enforcement, states and cities have little capacity to fill gap

Midwest Energy News, April 27, 2020

High PFAS levels found in Starkweather Creek sediment

The Capital Times, April 24, 2020

DNR requests immediate action on foam

Eagle Herald, April 23, 2020

PFAS may be legal focus ‘for generations,’ toxics experts say

Bloomberg, April 23, 2020

Why climate change can lead to more pandemics

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 22, 2020

Report: EPA’s environmental enforcement down in Great Lakes states

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 22, 2020

Companies making, using some PFAS form two advocacy groups

Bloomberg, April 21, 2020

Air quality in Kenosha meets federal standard; lung association disagrees

Kenosha News, April 21, 2020

Governor Evers signs Emergency Order relating to suspending rules for DNR-certified operators

WJFW, April 21, 2020

Firm to evaluate city’s role in Town of Peshtigo water options

Eagle Herald, April 20, 2020

AG Kaul reacts to proposed EPA rules on PFAS amid nationwide concerns about “Forever Chemicals”

WEAU, April 20, 2020

Dane County plan outlines strategy to confront climate change

The Capital Times, April 20, 2020

Study of southwest well water continues to indicate contamination

Wisconsin State Journal, April 19, 2020

EPA pandemic enforcement policy draws environmental lawsuit

Bloomberg, April 16, 2020

More wells in Marinette County test positive for elevated levels of PFAS

WBAY, April 15, 2020

Study: Human waste continues to contaminate private wells in southwest Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 15, 2020

Johnson Controls directed to provide drinking water to homes with wells impacted by ‘forever’ chemicals

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 14, 2020

Preliminary findings show elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in wells nearby fields

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 14, 2020

PFAS updates and DNR listening session

Eagle Herald, April 13, 2020

As Gov. Tony Evers closes some state parks, local officials urge park users to follow health guidelines

The Capital Times, April 10, 2020

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