Proposed manure management rule changes a positive step for Kewaunee County

Changes to the manure runoff management rules under NR 151 are a positive step, in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement of the public comment period by the Department of Natural Resources, but stronger rules are needed to fulfill the state’s promise of clean water for the people of Kewaunee County, where groundwater contamination stemming predominantly from agriculture has polluted drinking water.

Clean Wisconsin Challenges Trump Administration Over Delayed Standards of Landfill Methane Emission

Lawsuit with partners aims to end illegal rule stay issued by Secretary Scott Pruitt Clean Wisconsin on Friday filed a challenge to EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt’s decision to suspend emission standards of methane from landfills because the delay was issued in a manner previously deemed illegal by federal court. Clean Wisconsin’s challenge comes just days

High-capacity well bill’s passage ensures ongoing groundwater conflicts

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