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Number of PFAS-contaminated wells in Town of Campbell nears 200

News 8000, April 12, 2021

Groups, counties call for renewal of Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program

WXPR, April 9, 2021

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs balance of power in key environmental cases

Wisconsin State Journal, April 11, 2021

DNR to withhold data on PFAS in wastewater; agreement with WMC allows sampling to continue

Wisconsin State Journal, April 8, 2021

DNR orders Enbridge to test groundwater, additional soil after 2019 underground petroleum leak near Fort Atkinson

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 6, 2021

Study: High-capacity wells draining central Wisconsin lakes

Associated Press, April 6, 2021

Wisconsin governor declares emergency because of wildfires

Associated Press, April 5, 2021

State’s largest business lobby sues environmental regulators over PFAS sampling of wastewater

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 1, 2021

Business group lawsuit seeks to halt PFAS sampling program by Wisconsin DNR

Wisconsin State Journal, April 1, 2021

Wisconsin DNR’s PFAS sampling plan may raise concerns with businesses

Mondaq, March 29, 2021

Wisconsin DNR PFAS sampling plan targeting POTWs, power providers and industrial discharges underway

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, March 23, 2021

PFAS Action Plan online meeting to be held Thursday

Eagle Herald, March 24, 2021

Legislature takes action to block PFAS rule

Wisconsin State Journal, March 17, 2021

City of La Crosse asks Wisconsin DNR to test wells for PFAS contamination

News 8000, March 12, 2021

Gov. Evers proposes millions for ‘forever chemical’ testing, cleanup in biennial Wisconsin budget

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 8, 2021

City of La Crosse files lawsuit calling out 23 companies for PFAS contamination

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 4, 2021

Pandemic pushes Wisconsinites to state parks in record numbers

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 3, 2021

Data shows Wisconsinites flocked to the outdoors as a respite from the pandemic

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 26, 2021

Wisconsin wolf hunters very successful, DNR disappointed

APG Media, February 26, 2021

Town of Campbell asks City of La Crosse to expand contaminated well testing area again

News 8000, February 26, 2021

WMC sues DNR in effort to block cleanup requirements for PFAS, other contaminants

Wisconsin State Journal, February 24, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers seeks funds for PFAS testing, cleanup measures in budget

The Capital Times, February 23, 2021

PFAS panel to hold first meeting

Fox 11, February 19, 2021

DNR launches PFAS external advisory group

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, February 19, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers targets climate change action in budget proposal

Wisconsin State Journal, February 17, 2021

With PFAS everywhere, Minnesota calls for big new crackdown on the ‘forever chemicals’

Minnesota Star Tribune, February 10, 2021

Wisconsin DNR to issue 4,000 licenses for February wolf hunt; state appeals court order

Wisconsin State Journal, February 16, 2021

City of La Crosse hires attorneys to fight water contamination problems on French Island

News 8000, February 11, 2021

Judge orders Wisconsin DNR to hold immediate wolf hunt

Wisconsin State Journal, February 12, 2021

DNR: More emerald ash borer sites found in Oconto, Marinette counties

Green Bay Press Gazette, February 10, 2021

DNR says it would cost $750,000 to test all remaining municipal water systems for PFAS

Up North News, February 8, 2021

Attorney puts City of La Crosse on notice for PFAS contamination

News 8000, February 9, 2021

Rock County concrete plant to pay state in air-pollution settlement

GazetteXtra, February 7, 2021

Hunting group sues to force Wisconsin wolf hunt

U.S. News, February 2, 2021

DNR orders new plan to stop spread of PFAS at Madison airport after experimental treatment fails

Wisconsin State Journal, January 27, 2021

Biden’s climate order halting new permits, leases for drilling on federal lands will kill 58,000 jobs, oil group warns

Fox Business, January 28, 2021

Biden signs ‘existential’ executive orders on climate and environment

BBC News, January 28, 2021

Natural Resources Board approves new rules for sulfide mining

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 27, 2021

Evers administration seeks outside firm to prosecute PFAS polluters

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 25, 2021

Evers seeking legal action against companies responsible for ‘forever chemical’ contamination

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 22, 2021

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board votes 4 to 3 against holding a wolf hunt this winter

WXPR, January 22, 2021

DuPont, Chemours, Corteva reach $4B PFAS settlement

Delaware Business Times, January 22, 2021

PFAS found in all Madison Lakes; DNR testing fish before issuing consumption warning

Wisconsin State Journal, January 21, 2021

La Crosse Common Council begins looking at next steps to address PFAS contamination

La Crosse Tribune, January 17, 2021

New smelt consumption advisory for Lake Superior

Wausau Pilot & Review, January 15, 2021

Wildlife and environmental groups sue to restore protections for gray wolves

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 15, 2021

Tests reveal “PFAS” contamination in 40 Town of Campbell private wells

WKBT, January 11, 2021

Committee confirms $25,000 in bottled water for PFAS contamination on French Island

La Crosse Tribune, January 7, 2021

Peshtigo residents reach $17.5M class action settlement with Tyco over PFAS contamination

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 7, 2021

DNR asks public to help shape deer management in Wisconsin

APG Media, January 7, 2021

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