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Conservation groups ask DNR to revoke permits for controversial transmission line

April 6, 2022 - 6:05am

Conservation groups are asking state environmental regulators to halt construction of the $492 million Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line in southern Wisconsin and revoke the project’s wetlands and waterway permits.

Ice Age Trail's eastern terminus to move to a more 'picturesque' location

April 5, 2022 - 5:35am

The eastern terminus of Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail is moving this spring to a more picture-perfect location.

For the first time in decades, bald eagles begin to take up residence in Milwaukee County

April 4, 2022 - 5:00am

After facing extinction just 50 years ago, the bald eagle has made a remarkable recovery. With the recent discovery of a new active nests in Milwaukee County, the once-endangered bird is now nesting in all 72 Wisconisn counties.

Weekend Roundup: A look at how many Ukrainian refugees have resettled in Wisconsin over the past decade

April 2, 2022 - 7:30am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, shared every Saturday.

Highly contagious bird flu detected in wild birds in Wisconsin

April 1, 2022 - 12:15pm

A strain of the highly pathogenic bird flu found in March on a poultry farm in Jefferson County has now been detected in wild birds.

State regulators approve $171M gas plant near Wausau despite objections to the project

March 31, 2022 - 12:00pm

State regulators voted 2 to 1 to approve plans from two of the state's largest utilities to build a $171 million natural gas plant near Wausau despite objections from environmental, ratepayer and renewable energy advocates.

Electric vehicle experts encourage Wisconsin lawmakers, officials to prepare for expanding charging infrastructure

March 31, 2022 - 6:05am

A Wisconsin Technology Council panel highlights the legal uncertainty and planning efforts for infrastructure to support electric vehicle adoption.

Wisconsin environmental groups see promise in Biden's funding proposal for EPA

March 29, 2022 - 5:00pm

President Joe Biden is proposing the largest funding level ever for the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget. Wisconsin environmental groups and Great Lakes advocates say additional funding would help solve problems with aging water infrastructure, lead pipes and PFAS contamination.

Marquette University prohibits endowment from direct investments in fossil fuels

March 28, 2022 - 6:35am

A new Marquette University policy will prohibit its $929 million endowment from directly investing in fossil-fuel securities. The announcement comes after a 2021 student referendum called on administrators to divest from non-renewable energy.

Controversial dairy farm limited to its current size under permit issued by the DNR

March 25, 2022 - 4:45pm

A controversial dairy farm in Kewaunee County won’t be able to expand beyond its current size under a water quality permit issued Friday by the state.

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Conservation groups ask DNR to revoke permits for controversial transmission line

Ice Age Trail's eastern terminus to move to a more 'picturesque' location

For the first time in decades, bald eagles begin to take up residence in Milwaukee County

Weekend Roundup: A look at how many Ukrainian refugees have resettled in Wisconsin over the past decade

Highly contagious bird flu detected in wild birds in Wisconsin

State regulators approve $171M gas plant near Wausau despite objections to the project

Electric vehicle experts encourage Wisconsin lawmakers, officials to prepare for expanding charging infrastructure

Wisconsin environmental groups see promise in Biden's funding proposal for EPA

Marquette University prohibits endowment from direct investments in fossil fuels

Controversial dairy farm limited to its current size under permit issued by the DNR

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