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Tiny fern turns out to be a big find for one Wisconsin family

May 2, 2022 - 5:00am

While hiking in Sauk County last summer, Ben Redding stumbled upon a rare fern that had not been seen in the area in 90 years. He's part of a volunteer citizen science program that helps the DNR monitor and protect Wisconsin's rare native plant populations.

Wisconsin has planted 9M trees toward Gov. Tony Evers' pledge to plant 75M by 2030

April 29, 2022 - 2:35pm

On Arbor Day, the state announced it's reached more than 12 percent of Gov. Tony Evers’ goal to plant 75 million trees in Wisconsin by the end of the decade. More than 9.3 million trees were planted last year, according to the state’s first annual report on the initiative.

2 of Wisconsin's largest utilities seek to raise rates as part of clean energy transition

April 29, 2022 - 12:30pm

Residential customers with two of Wisconsin's largest utilities may pay an extra $5 to $6 each month on their electric bill next year as part of proposed rate increases tied to the clean energy transition.

'Pretty fair in the maple world': Cold spring weather means strong maple syrup harvest in Wisconsin

April 29, 2022 - 6:40am

Cooler spring weather in Wisconsin has meant a banner year for maple syrup producers. But the season may be an anomaly as climate change is contributing to earlier and shorter tapping seasons overall.

How trees collaborate to build healthy forests together

April 29, 2022 - 6:10am

Did you know that trees are social creatures, sharing nutrients and information with each other? They learn and remember. And thanks to the pioneering research of forest ecologist Suzanne Simard, we now know that a forest has its own kind of intelligence.

Public Service Commission signs off on second phase of Alliant Energy's solar plan

April 28, 2022 - 1:40pm

Wisconsin regulators have signed off on the second phase of Alliant Energy's $1.5 billion solar energy plan.

Kewaunee County dairy CAFO sues DNR over permit barring future expansion

April 26, 2022 - 1:45pm

A controversial dairy farm in Kewaunee County is suing state environmental regulators over changes to its wastewater permit that strengthen groundwater monitoring and prevent the operation from expanding beyond its current size.

Color in the Outdoors wants to open up the natural world to marginalized groups in Wisconsin

April 26, 2022 - 6:05am

To Christopher Kilgour, groups such as his that are advocating for equitable access to the outdoors just having a seat at the decision-making table isn’t enough. "It's also having a cup, a plate, a knife, a spoon and a meal," he said.

Beavers and wolves are key to biodiversity in northern Wisconsin, conservancy group leader says

April 23, 2022 - 5:00am

Protecting and restoring biodiversity is a key frontier in the fight to protect the environment, and the head of Superior Bio-Conservancy sees two species as essential to maintaining an array of life in northern Wisconsin.

Nashotah couple invests in eco-friendly upgrades to lower energy costs and carbon emissions

April 22, 2022 - 11:35pm

This Earth Day, Nashotah homeowner Lisa Geason-Bauer is holding tours of her eco-friendly home to demonstrate changes people can make to cut back on their energy use and carbon emissions.

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Tiny fern turns out to be a big find for one Wisconsin family

Wisconsin has planted 9M trees toward Gov. Tony Evers' pledge to plant 75M by 2030

2 of Wisconsin's largest utilities seek to raise rates as part of clean energy transition

'Pretty fair in the maple world': Cold spring weather means strong maple syrup harvest in Wisconsin

How trees collaborate to build healthy forests together

Public Service Commission signs off on second phase of Alliant Energy's solar plan

Kewaunee County dairy CAFO sues DNR over permit barring future expansion

Color in the Outdoors wants to open up the natural world to marginalized groups in Wisconsin

Beavers and wolves are key to biodiversity in northern Wisconsin, conservancy group leader says

Nashotah couple invests in eco-friendly upgrades to lower energy costs and carbon emissions

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