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Wisconsin Utilities On Track To Cut Carbon Emissions 40 Percent By 2026

June 17, 2020 - 5:00am

Wisconsin utilities are expected to cut carbon emissions by nearly 40 percent in the next six years. The findings are from a draft strategic energy assessment put together by the state Public Service Commission.

First Blue-Green Algae Blooms Appear On Madison Area Lakes

June 16, 2020 - 3:30pm

2020 is shaping up to be another ample year for cyanobacteria blooms on Madison area lakes, as several blooms formed on Lake Mendota and Lake Waubesa the first week of June.

How To Identify 5 Owls Around Wisconsin

June 12, 2020 - 6:30am

Karla Bloem, executive director of the International Owl Center, has clues for identifying distinctive characteristics of five owls you can hear around Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition Supporting Federal Standards For PFAS In Drinking Water

June 10, 2020 - 1:15pm

Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wednesday that Wisconsin is leading a coalition of 22 states in supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's plan to regulate so-called "forever chemicals" known as PFAS in drinking water.

Record Water Levels Could Continue On Great Lakes Over Next 6 Months

June 8, 2020 - 5:20pm

Water levels are expected to be near or above record highs on most of the Great Lakes over the next six months. Several lakes remain at record levels.

Nostalgic For Summer Camp? Relive It Through The History Of Camp Meenahga

June 5, 2020 - 5:05am

In Kathleen Harris' recent book, she dives into the experiences and memories made from 1916 through 1948 at Camp Meenahga in Peninsula State Park.

State Campgrounds Set To Reopen June 10

June 4, 2020 - 2:00pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reopening state campgrounds Wednesday, June 10. But the agency says campers will see changes in order to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

Firefighting Foam Manufacturer Refuses Regulators' Demands To Test More Wells For PFAS

June 3, 2020 - 10:50am

A Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam says it won't test 500 private wells for PFAS contamination beyond its fire training facility after state regulators said the company failed to complete work as part of an ongoing investigation.

Researchers Hope More Salamanders Avoided Becoming Roadkill With Fewer People Out Driving

June 3, 2020 - 5:20am

Spring is a precarious time for salamanders making their annual migratory journey.

State Will Weigh Combined Environmental Impacts When Permitting New High-Capacity Wells

June 2, 2020 - 3:30pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it will once again consider the collective environmental impacts of high-capacity wells on state waters when warranted. The move comes after Attorney General Josh Kaul withdrew a contested opinion limiting the agency's authority.

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Wisconsin Utilities On Track To Cut Carbon Emissions 40 Percent By 2026

First Blue-Green Algae Blooms Appear On Madison Area Lakes

How To Identify 5 Owls Around Wisconsin

Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition Supporting Federal Standards For PFAS In Drinking Water

Record Water Levels Could Continue On Great Lakes Over Next 6 Months

Nostalgic For Summer Camp? Relive It Through The History Of Camp Meenahga

State Campgrounds Set To Reopen June 10

Firefighting Foam Manufacturer Refuses Regulators' Demands To Test More Wells For PFAS

Researchers Hope More Salamanders Avoided Becoming Roadkill With Fewer People Out Driving

State Will Weigh Combined Environmental Impacts When Permitting New High-Capacity Wells

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