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WisContext: How Two Wisconsin Cities Want To Transform Their Energy Use

September 28, 2018 - 4:00pm

Two of the state's major cities, Madison and Eau Claire, have resolved to go carbon-neutral, by reducing their levels of energy usage and converting entirely to renewable sources.

Natural Resources Board Approves Early Season End For Ruffed Grouse

September 26, 2018 - 6:00am

The Natural Resources Board unanimously approved closing Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse season early to protect the bird’s declining numbers. But, critics of the move say there’s no scientific reason for the early closure.

Tribes Ask Lawmakers To Support Emergency Rule For CWD

September 26, 2018 - 5:50am

The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission sent a letter to State Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, after he signaled a move to block restrictions on deer farm fencing and moving deer carcasses.

Dane County Executive Proposes $18M For Flood Recovery, Preparedness

September 26, 2018 - 5:20am

Dane County got slammed with heavy rains and widespread flooding last month, which officials now plan to address through initiatives totaling just over $18 million in next year’s budget.

State Quietly Increased Pleasant Prairie Water Diversion Limits In 2010

September 18, 2018 - 6:00am

The village of Pleasant Prairie is the latest community caught up in the water diversion debate after newly published findings reveal Wisconsin signed off on dramatically increasing its diversion from Lake Michigan back in 2010.

Superior's Mayor Unveils His 2019 Budget

September 14, 2018 - 10:45am

Superior’s mayor has proposed a $29.9 million budget for 2019.

WisContext: Tracking The Fingerprints Of Climate Change In Northern Wisconsin

September 13, 2018 - 5:30pm

After yet another summer of dangerous and destructive flooding, from Ino to Madison to Coon Valley, Wisconsinites seem more ready than ever to discuss how climate change is affecting the state.

As Floodwaters Recede, Algae Blooms Move In

September 12, 2018 - 2:35pm

Record rainfalls around Madison over recent weeks have caused a host of problems, but now that the rains have subsided and the weather has warmed, the Madison lakes are primed for another threat: blue-green algae blooms.

DNR Reports Manure Spill On Oneida Reservation

September 11, 2018 - 5:25pm

Three-hundred-thousand gallons of manure-contaminated water spilled Sunday into a creek in northeastern Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Researchers: Invasive Mussels Not Widespread In Apostle Islands Of Lake Superior

September 7, 2018 - 7:00pm

Invasive zebra and quagga mussels don’t appear to be very widespread in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior. The preliminary findings are part of a two-year study to determine the extent of their numbers and where they originated.

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WisContext: How Two Wisconsin Cities Want To Transform Their Energy Use

Natural Resources Board Approves Early Season End For Ruffed Grouse

Tribes Ask Lawmakers To Support Emergency Rule For CWD

Dane County Executive Proposes $18M For Flood Recovery, Preparedness

State Quietly Increased Pleasant Prairie Water Diversion Limits In 2010

Superior's Mayor Unveils His 2019 Budget

WisContext: Tracking The Fingerprints Of Climate Change In Northern Wisconsin

As Floodwaters Recede, Algae Blooms Move In

DNR Reports Manure Spill On Oneida Reservation

Researchers: Invasive Mussels Not Widespread In Apostle Islands Of Lake Superior

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