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Category: Groundwater supply

Across central Wisconsin, in a region known as the Central Sands, residents have watched water levels in lakes and small streams drop for years. In a state with about 15,000 lakes and more than a quadrillion gallons of groundwater, it is hard to believe that water could ever be in short supply. Experts say, however, that the burgeoning number of so-called high-capacity wells is drawing down some ground and surface water.

Posted inEnvironment, Government, Groundwater supply

Surge in big dairies backdrop for local efforts to curb cows’ environmental impacts

by Kate GoldenSeptember 21st, 2014September 20th, 2014 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

The growth in large dairies, and concerns about manure disposal from operations of all sizes, have fueled efforts to more tightly regulate their operations or siting. Here’s a partial roundup.

Posted inEnvironment, Government, Groundwater supply

Big farms, frac sand mines could feel force of judge’s groundwater ruling

by Ron SeelySeptember 21st, 2014September 20th, 2014
Posted inGroundwater supply, Water Watch Wisconsin, WisWatch Blog

Podcast: Behind the scenes on the Central Sands groundwater beat

by Kate GoldenJuly 22nd, 2013June 13th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Government, Groundwater supply, Water Watch Wisconsin

Groundwater war pits Wisconsin farms against fish

by Kate PrengamanJuly 21st, 2013December 14th, 2017
Posted inEnvironment, Government, Groundwater supply

Saving the ‘endangered’ Little Plover River

by Kate PrengamanJuly 21st, 2013June 13th, 2014

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