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Environmental DNA Shows Promise As Tool For Estimating Wisconsin's Fish Populations

June 24, 2020 - 7:00am

For walleye spearfishers and anglers, knowing how many fish are in a given lake is a big deal.

'We Need Some Bold Action': State Task Force Gathers Input On Ways To Address Climate Change

June 23, 2020 - 9:30pm

Gov. Tony Evers' Task Force on Climate Change kicked off a series of five listening sessions Tuesday to hear about climate change impacts in Wisconsin and potential ways to address them.

Charging Ahead: Regulators Approve Xcel's Electric Vehicle Program

June 23, 2020 - 5:05am

Xcel Energy customers will have the option to have the utility install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations in their homes or businesses under a new program recently approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. ...

Fierce Predators: Dragonflies And Damselflies Use Hundreds Of 'Simple Eyes' To Spot Prey

June 22, 2020 - 9:35am

Wisconsin is home to hundreds of the more than 5,000 known species of dragonflies and damselflies that belong to the Odonata order. They lay claim to an existence that predates dinosaurs.

Michigan Wants Proof Line 5 Can Operate Safely After Damage Prompts Enbridge To Shut Down Pipeline

June 21, 2020 - 7:45am

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants Enbridge to shut down Line 5 running under the Straits of Mackinac until the company proves it can operate safely after Enbridge reported an anchor support had significant damage on Friday.

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden Space

June 19, 2020 - 10:45am

Whether you’re growing a vegetable garden for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, when you’re working with a small space, you’ll likely need to get creative with your approach.

While Summer Will Look Different This Year, Still Many Opportunities To See The State

June 19, 2020 - 6:00am

Summer in Wisconsin will look a little different this year as events across the state have been canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

EPA Fines Enbridge $6.7M For Failing To Swiftly Address Cracks, Corrosion Through Digs

June 18, 2020 - 3:15pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is fining Canadian energy firm Enbridge $6.7 million for failing to swiftly address cracks and corrosion through digs on its pipelines.

Motorized Vehicle Use Debated On Southern Wisconsin Trails

June 17, 2020 - 4:00pm

ATV and UTV enthusiasts in Wisconsin counties that lie on the Illinois border are asking the state Department of Natural Resources to consider allowing access to the Sugar River State Trail and the Badger State Trail, two trails that currently restrict or prohibit motorized vehicle use.

Lawsuit Aims To Force DNR To Reinstate In-Person Hunter Education Classes

June 17, 2020 - 12:00pm

A conservative activist group says the state Department of Natural Resources broke the law when it canceled in-person hunter education classes. They’re filing suit to require the agency to reverse restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Environmental DNA Shows Promise As Tool For Estimating Wisconsin's Fish Populations

'We Need Some Bold Action': State Task Force Gathers Input On Ways To Address Climate Change

Charging Ahead: Regulators Approve Xcel's Electric Vehicle Program

Fierce Predators: Dragonflies And Damselflies Use Hundreds Of 'Simple Eyes' To Spot Prey

Michigan Wants Proof Line 5 Can Operate Safely After Damage Prompts Enbridge To Shut Down Pipeline

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden Space

While Summer Will Look Different This Year, Still Many Opportunities To See The State

EPA Fines Enbridge $6.7M For Failing To Swiftly Address Cracks, Corrosion Through Digs

Motorized Vehicle Use Debated On Southern Wisconsin Trails

Lawsuit Aims To Force DNR To Reinstate In-Person Hunter Education Classes

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