The complaint seeks millions in refunds for public lands users; Recreation.gov handles reservations for dozens of federal campgrounds and recreation sites in Wisconsin
Category: Environment
Posted inEnvironment
What EPA’s nationwide PFAS rule means for Wisconsin drinking water
New federal limits on hazardous “forever chemicals” could mean cleaner, safer drinking water. But some residents may see higher utility bills.
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Why fish consumption advisories in Great Lakes states like Wisconsin carry their own risks
Amid PFAS fears, oversimplified warnings could discourage residents from consuming a food central to Ojibwe lifeways.
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Midwest blackout concerns pit renewable energy against fossil fuels
Electric grid operators highlight vulnerabilities — dropping supplies as demand rises.
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Great Lakes pollution threatens Ojibwe treaty rights to fish
PFAS are the latest concern in Lake Superior, where fishing is central to the lifeways of the Red Cliff Band and other Indigenous nations.
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How Ojibwe tribes in Wisconsin resisted efforts to deny treaty rights
History of deception and coercion threatened tribal rights to hunt and fish in the Great Lakes and inland territory.
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These states are leading the country in agriculture emissions
Texas and Iowa lead the country in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Wisconsin ranks No. 10. Meanwhile, climate change continues to disrupt farming.
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Northeast Wisconsin town faces costly, messy PFAS struggle
Peshtigo residents are exposed to dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals.’ They are torn over their options for getting clean water.
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The tech race to destroy PFAS is on. It could mean big business.
The state of Minnesota is partnering with an engineering firm to investigate ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals.’
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Sackett v. EPA ruling could roll back wetland protections in much of the Mississippi basin
The outcome of Sackett v. EPA could roll back the federal government’s authority to regulate wetlands.
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Solar for Good: Program enables energy savings for Wisconsin schools, nonprofits
A unique model yields solar energy benefits, despite Wisconsin’s lack of legal clarity around third-party-owned installations.
Posted inEnvironment, Government
Wisconsin governor takes total control of resources agency
The state Department of Natural Resources has moved under Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ total control for the first time in his tenure.