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Posted inEnvironment, Government, Water Watch Wisconsin

Disputed expansion of dairy watched for statewide impact

by Kate GoldenFebruary 8th, 2014March 28th, 2015 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

In a Green Bay hearing beginning Tuesday, a controversial attempt to expand a dairy farm set to become the fifth largest in Wisconsin will be challenged in a case that could have a far-reaching impact on how Wisconsin regulates industrial-size livestock farms.

Posted inEconomy, Environment, Government, Wasted Places

Wasted Places: Brownfields stories from our collaborators

by Kate GoldenSeptember 23rd, 2012July 18th, 2014
Posted inEconomy, Environment, Government, Wasted Places

Map: Brownfields nationwide

by Kate GoldenSeptember 23rd, 2012November 4th, 2016
Posted inEconomy, Environment, Government

Wasted Places: Slow, underfunded EPA program falls short in toxic site cleanups

by Kate Golden September 23rd, 2012November 14th, 2013
Posted inEconomy, Environment, Government, Wasted Places

Recession worsens brownfields backlog in Wisconsin

by Kate GoldenSeptember 23rd, 2012July 18th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Government, Health & Welfare

Toxic Legacy: Gas customers may have to eat some costs for plant cleanups

by Kate GoldenOctober 31st, 2010June 17th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment

Audio slideshow: Toxic Legacy

by Kate Golden October 31st, 2010November 14th, 2013
Posted inEnvironment, Government, Health & Welfare

Toxic legacy: Century-old tar plumes under Lake Superior stir health fears — and a cleanup could be years away

by Kate GoldenOctober 31st, 2010June 9th, 2014
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Data for fishermen: How long until the fish are safe?

by Kate GoldenJune 15th, 2010June 22nd, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, WisWatch Blog

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by Alex Morrell September 6th, 2009June 22nd, 2014

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