Category: Clean Water

Senate Republicans have passed a bill that will mean more pollution, higher energy costs, more extraction on public lands, and lost jobs here in Wisconsin.

What we know about the impacts of neonic pesticides on our bodies and how to limit exposure.

A little more than a year after announcing its first ever drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reversing course, announcing it intends to rescind regulations for four key types of toxic PFAS compounds.

Many farmers are choosing to integrate solar panels into their fields. Now a new analysis shows that decision can impact a lot more than energy costs and the climate.

By now, most have heard mention of “forever chemicals,” referencing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. But PFAS are not the first class of chemicals to hold this title.

Building on the success of the Wisconsin Neonic Forum at UW-Madison last October, we are excited to announce the formation of the Wisconsin Neonicotinoid Workgroup.

Wisconsin communities are pushing back against the Trump Administration’s efforts to slash funding for clean energy, pollution cleanup, and infrastructure improvements, warning that these cuts will have harmful local consequences.

As we mark national Groundwater Awareness Week, Clean Wisconsin and our partners are calling for $2.5 million in additional state budget funding for statewide drinking water well testing that prioritizes low-income households and high-risk areas.

Winter salt season is almost over, but it’s never over for Wisconsin lakes or even our drinking water wells.

How bedrock protections like the Clean Water Act are at risk as the new administration targets regulations, research, and expert staff at the EPA. Find out what’s at stake and how Wisconsin can fight back.