Challenge To Waukesha Diversion Plan Debated At Chicago Hearing
Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 7:00am
A coalition of Great Lakes mayors squared off against the city of Waukesha in a Chicago hearing room Monday. The mayors are asking the Great Lakes Compact Council, a group representing Midwest governors, to reverse or change last year's decision by the council to allow Waukesha to tap into Lake Michigan and draw drinking water from it.
Great Lakes Mayors Look To Divert Waukesha's Water Diversion Plan
Monday, August 22, 2016, 6:25pm
A group of Great Lakes mayors is asking for a hearing to review the plan allowing Waukesha to divert water from Lake Michigan that was approved earlier this summer. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative has asked the Compact Council, a Great Lakes governors group, for the session. In...
Great Lakes Compact Councils OKs Waukesha's Water Diversion Plan
Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 3:05pm
In a unanimous decision voted today, the Great Lakes Compact Council approved the city of Waukesha's plan to divert water from Lake Michigan. The city sought approval for the plan because its own wells are contaminated. Wisconsin Public Radio's Chuck Quirmbach joins us to talk about the...
Great Lakes Compact Councils OKs Waukesha's Water Diversion Plan
Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 3:05pm
In a unanimous decision voted today, the Great Lakes Compact Council approved the city of Waukesha's plan to divert water from Lake Michigan. The city sought approval for the plan because its own wells are contaminated. Wisconsin Public Radio's Chuck Quirmbach joins us to talk about the...
Great Lakes States OK Waukesha Water Diversion
Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 10:45am
Waukesha has been granted long-sought permission to tap Lake Michigan for drinking water following an 8-0 vote among Great Lakes states. Opponents contend the decision sets a bad precedent.
Racine To Waukesha: Hold The Flow, Please
Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 10:10am
People in Racine are concerned about the environmental impact if the city of Waukesha gets the go-ahead to divert water from Lake Michigan and return wastewater down the Root River.
Great Lakes States Review Waukesha's Proposal To Divert Lake Michigan Water
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 3:45pm
Waukesha has had several meeting on diverting drinking water from Lake Michigan, and the city might be getting closer to an agreement, but there is still a ways to go. We talk to WPR reporter Chuck Quirmbach about what the future looks like for Waukesha and neighboring communties.
Great Lakes States Review Waukesha's Proposal To Divert Lake Michigan Water
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 3:45pm
Waukesha has had several meeting on diverting drinking water from Lake Michigan, and the city might be getting closer to an agreement, but there is still a ways to go. We talk to WPR reporter Chuck Quirmbach about what the future looks like for Waukesha and neighboring communties.