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Investing in one of our nation’s great waterways
To date, the Mississippi River, one of America’s iconic waterways, has received no such investment, but hopefully that will soon change. Clean Wisconsin recently joined the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI), a coalition of national, regional, and state groups seeking to create a program like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for the Mississippi River Basin.
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Water
How does nitrate pollution affect our health & economy?
Our research puts a number on the nitrate pollution crisis being felt around the state. Not only is this a serious threat to human health, but it has a major impact on our state’s economy.
Unpacking the Water Quality Task Force bills
After hearing from hundreds of Wisconsinites about water quality issues across many months, the Water Quality Task Force released a number of bills. Here’s our take on this legislation.
Lawmakers take up statewide ban on toxic pavement sealants
Since 2016, Clean Wisconsin has been working with local communities to protect water & public health from high-PAH pavement sealants. Now, state lawmakers are taking up the issue.
Trump Administration’s rollback to the Clean Water Rule puts drinking water at risk
The Trump Administration is proposing significant rollbacks to the Clean Water Rule advanced by the Obama Administration.
The DNR is seeking approval to develop rules on PFAS pollution. Here’s why that matters.
It puts the state on the path to getting to the end result of state protections from PFAS pollution we desperately need.
Climate/Energy
With Climate Action Plan, Dane County sees climate change as an opportunity
The plan charts a way forward for the county to meet carbon reduction goals and prepares the county for the impacts of climate change in a way that creates economic opportunity, builds social equity, and protects public health.
Under the Lens: Is Wisconsin seeing more heavy rain events?
One of the anticipated impacts of climate change in Wisconsin is an increase in extreme storms and subsequent flood events. Those of us in southern Wisconsin got a taste of this from the storm last August that dropped nearly of a foot rain in parts of Dane County, and many other areas of the state experienced similar heavy rain events. While it is impossible to definitively attribute a particular event to climate change, is there any evidence that we are already experiencing more heavy rain events?
Why we’re suing to stop the Nemadji Trail Energy Center
The environmental impacts, from a warming climate to local water concerns, would be felt by all Wisconsin residents. That’s why we feel it is important to take this legal stand.
Clean Wisconsin & Sierra Club challenge gas plant approval
Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court on Friday asking for review of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve construction of a large gas power plant proposed for a site in Superior, Wisconsin.
Our roadmap to tackle climate change
If the next ten years are a winding road of uncertainty and urgency around climate change, what other states have—and what Wisconsin needs—is a climate roadmap.
Other News
Happy Earth Day.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we celebrate our history and forge ahead for our future.
Reducing waste while being ‘safer at home’
With the entire state being ordered to stay at home due to COVID-19, there are undoubtedly benefits to the environment. Still, there are further ways for everyone to reduce waste, save money, and help the planet.
Our message regarding the coronavirus.
Please know that despite this crisis, we’re still here, working to protect your environment.
Nemadji: A Resource at Risk
Lake Superior is the lifeblood of Northern Wisconsin. But the largest Great Lake has a problem: climate change.
Trailer: “Nemadji”
COMING SOON: Two utility companies are pushing the state of Wisconsin to authorize a $700 million fossil fuel plant in Superior. Neighbors, activists, tribal nations, and scientists are pushing back.