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DNR warns of PFAS in fish from Lake Monona, Starkweather Creek

Wisconsin State Journal, January 15, 2020

Trump set to gut water protections

Politico, January 14, 2020

DNR questions increase in PFAS

Eagle Herald, January 14, 2020

Janesville to require private owners to remove, replace lead pipes

Janesville Gazette, January 14, 2020

‘Dark air’ – why industries should prepare for regulation of PFAS air emissions

Bloomberg, January 14, 2020

Sen. Dave Hansen urging free blood tests for people affected by contaminated water

WBAY, January 13, 2020

As rains intensify, sewage surges into Wisconsin waters

The Capital Times, January 11, 2020

Eau Claire City Council to vote on ordinance that would require lead pipes to be replaced

WQOW, January 10, 2020

Board set to order DNR to develop new water standards

U.S. News, January 10, 2020

Trump proposes sweeping rollback of environmental oversight

Wisconsin Law Journal, January 10, 2020

PFAS filtration system explained

Eagle Herald, January 10, 2020

After almost two months, Rhinelander still hasn’t posted PFAS testing results on city website

WXPR, January 10, 2020

Bill in Wisconsin Legislature requires prompt notification when groundwater is polluted

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 9, 2020

Legislative task force proposes water quality initiatives

Wisconsin State Journal, January 9, 2020

Lawmaker task force urges $10M for clean water initiatives

The Daily Reporter, January 8, 2020

Former Wisconsin official to lead EPA’s Chicago office

The Daily Reporter, January 8, 2020

Senate committee advances bill to regulate firefighting foam, rejects further limits on PFAS

Wisconsin State Journal, January 8, 2020

About 200 households suing large farms in Wood and Juneau counties

WSAW, January 7, 2020

Public, private groups band together for rivers near Foxconn

Racine Journal Times, January 2, 2020

Does your community water system test for PFAS? Probably not, finds WXPR investigation

WXPR, January 2, 2020

Wisconsin fire agencies ditch hazardous firefighting foam

U.S. News, January 1, 2020

Wood County groups host bipartisan panel on groundwater contamination

Wisconsin State Journal, January 1, 2020

Madison, Fond du Lac fire departments stop using firefighting foam containing PFAS

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 31, 2019

Providing oversight to PFAS issues

Eagle Herald, December 30, 2019

Pollution cases involving ‘forever’ chemicals are growing across Wisconsin

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 30, 2019

How did Wisconsin’s environment fare in 2019?

WUWM, December 27, 2019

Squabble over Lake Michigan water plan could cost Waukesha millions of dollars in delays

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 23, 2019

DNR eliminates permit step for lakeshore property owners

Kenosha News, December 22, 2019

Commission hires consulting firm to assist with PFAS investigation

River News Online, December 21, 2019

Task force begins work to combat climate change

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 19, 2019

DNR: High levels of PFAS foam in Starkweather Creek; mayor calls tests ‘concerning’

Wisconsin State Journal, December 19, 2019

Kaul hears PFAS concerns

Eagle Herald, December 19, 2019

Kaul, DNR host listening session on PFAS contamination in Marinette

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 18, 2019

Spending bill would boost funding for Great Lakes cleanup

The Daily Reporter, December 18, 2019

EPA lead proposal, derided as weak, may be sneakily strong

Bloomberg, December 17, 2019

PFAS testing to continue

Eagle Herald, December 17, 2019

DNR issues directive to airport in connection with PFAS contamination

River News Online, December 17, 2019

Arsenic levels at bankrupt frac sand mine 7 times higher than state cleanup standards

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 16, 2019

DNR names Rhinelander airport ‘potentially responsible party’ for PFAS contamination that shut down city well

WJFW, December 16, 2019

Madison Fire Department halts use of fluorinated foam; firefighters to use two PFAS-free alternatives

Wisconsin State Journal, December 16, 2019

Meteor Timber seeks to present new evidence in battle for wetland permit

Wisconsin State Journal, December 16, 2019

Wisconsin bill would require DNR to notify counties of water quality violations

Wisconsin Public Radio, December 13, 2019

Neubauer pushes for climate legislation, Vos opposed

Racine Journal Times, December 13, 2019

Narrower of two PFAS bills advances

Wisconsin Examiner, December 12, 2019

EPA seeking comment on proposal to monitor PFAS

La Crosse Tribune, December 12, 2019

Wisconsin solid waste professionals: ‘We don’t generate PFAS’; form coalition to address issue

WXPR, December 11, 2019

Solid waste management professionals team up against PFAS chemicals

WSAW, December 11, 2019

Rep. Shankland looks to colleagues to tackle PFAS health concerns

WSAW, December 11, 2019

PFAS bill advances in Wisconsin Assembly amid calls for more action

Wisconsin State Journal, December 11, 2019

Unknown fear: Madison residents are increasingly alarmed by PFAS levels in local waterways

The Capital Times, December 11, 2019

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