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Wisconsin author celebrates β€˜treasure trove’ of natural beauty

28 October 2026 at 10:00

Author Lily Comp celebrates Wisconsin's treasure trove of outdoor spaces in her new book, β€œScenic Natural Wonders of Wisconsin.”

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Board to vote on whether Wisconsin DNR can craft new pesticide regulations

28 October 2026 at 10:00

The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency can begin crafting groundwater standards for roughly two dozen pesticides.

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Yesterday β€” 27 October 2026WPR
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Wisconsin launches grant programs to address PFAS contamination

21 October 2026 at 10:00

Gov. Tony Evers and state environmental regulators announced the launch of new grant programs Tuesday to help communities and private well owners address PFAS contamination.

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Wisconsin will examine environmental cost of data centers in lawsuit settlement

19 October 2026 at 15:14

Wisconsin regulators will conduct a full statewide review of the environmental impacts of data center development under a legal deal with environmental groups.

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State regulators approve 2 southern Wisconsin natural gas plants

19 October 2026 at 10:00

State utility regulators have signed off on an energy developer’s proposal to build a pair of new natural gas power plants in southern Wisconsin tied to rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers.

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Wisconsin DOJ reaches $245K settlement with CAFO over manure pollution

16 October 2026 at 22:14

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached a $245,000 settlement with a large livestock farm in Juneau County over allegations of manure polluting groundwater.

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Why septic system owners can’t just β€˜flush and forget’

15 October 2026 at 20:33

β€œFlush it and forget it” is easier for Wisconsin residents who are connected to municipal wastewater treatment systems. But there are more than 750,000 septic systems operating in the state. These privately-owned systems require regular maintenance and pumping.

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Tom Tiffany says he will audit Wisconsin DNR before weighing any fee increases

15 October 2026 at 10:00

If elected governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said he would audit spending at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before considering any fee or tax increases to support fish and wildlife management.

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Wisconsin DNR notifies Enbridge of alleged violations on Line 5 reroute

13 October 2026 at 17:03

Wisconsin environmental regulators have notified Enbridge of seven alleged violations of state environmental laws on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.

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Enbridge says another fire destroys drill rig on Line 5 project in northern Wisconsin

12 October 2026 at 19:53

Enbridge said an early morning fire destroyed a drill rig and support equipment on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.

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Communities worry for their health after Trump weakens pollution limits: β€˜It’s a kick in the gut’

12 October 2026 at 19:26

Biden-era changes to the Clean Air Act would have tightened regulations for industrial sites, but the Trump administration has given exemptions to hundreds of facilities. People living near the sites are concerned about air quality and their well-being.

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EPA proposes shifting oversight of coal ash landfills in Wisconsin to state regulators

12 October 2026 at 10:00

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to shift authority to regulate coal ash landfills from the federal government to Wisconsin environmental regulators.

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Oceans advocate Alexandra Cousteau champions β€˜our lucky moment’ for Lake Superior

5 October 2026 at 17:24

Ahead of her Oct. 6 talk at UW-Superior, the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau says technology, public concern and knowledge of restoration offer hope for the world’s waters

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Year-round gardening is within reach

3 October 2026 at 10:00

Leslie F. Halleck's book, β€œHome Greenhouse Revival: Growing Year-Round Foliage, Flowers & Food,” offers practical advice on how to plan your greenhouse β€” from deciding on appropriate placement to setting up a temperature sensor.

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Wisconsin among states suing Trump administration over rollback of power plant rules

1 October 2026 at 21:35

Wisconsin is among a coalition of 25 states, cities and counties suing the Trump administration for rolling back rules that limit heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants.

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Great Lakes lawmakers say delays on invasive carp barrier threaten ecosystems, economy

29 September 2026 at 17:57

U.S. Senate Democrats are urging the Trump administration to end delays on a key project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes, warning the fish could gain a foothold and threaten the regional economy.

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Wisconsin seeks to protect around 1.8K acres of forest in Langlade County

28 September 2026 at 10:00

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is one step closer to securing a conservation easement on almost 1,800 acres in Langlade County that would benefit timber production and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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