Bill gives away public groundwater for private benefit Madison, Wis. – On a 62-35 vote, lawmakers on Tuesday passed legislation that ensures unsustainable pumping rates by existing high-capacity wells will continue unchecked and jeopardize water supplies and lock-in conflicts between major water users and property owners. Feeling growing public opposition to Senate Bill 76, Assembly Republicans rushed to
For industrial users, it’s open season on Wisconsin’s groundwater Madison, Wis. – As lawmakers in the state capitol prepare to vote on a bill that would lock-in the unsustainable pumping rates of existing high-capacity wells, an in-depth analysis of dozens of recently modified well permits shows a massive water grab is underway in Wisconsin. A
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday undermining years of bipartisan progress aimed at protecting future generations from the most devastating impacts of climate change.
Clean Wisconsin is bringing its annual celebration of Wisconsin’s healthy environment back to the shores of Lake Michigan.
A federal judged on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review health standards for hazardous air pollutants from 13 types of industrial sources, including tire, plywood, fiberglass, and other facilities.
Common Council’s move to limit sale and use of toxic chemicals good for health, water
Clean Wisconsin, the state’s oldest environmental organization, filed nine legal challenges Friday against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over the agency’s recent granting of high-capacity well permits, mainly in the Central Sands region.
Clean Wisconsin is working on a project to identify and map out pristine places throughout our beautiful state. One factor we’re looking into is light pollution. Using nighttime satellite data we’ve mapped out the darkest areas throughout Wisconsin. When choosing a location for checking out the summer meteor showers, general star gazing, or if you
Recent Dane County Circuit Court ruling requires additional groundwater monitoring, animal unit cap for Kewaunee County Dairy.
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