
Category: Press Releases


Supreme Court Sides With Clean Wisconsin In Two Critical Environmental Cases
After years of court battles, the Wisconsin Supreme Court handed environmental advocates in the state a pair of victories today. The Court ruled in two separate cases, each named Clean Wisconsin v.
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Supreme Court Cases Could Have Profound Impact on DNR’s Ability to Protect Wisconsin’s Environment
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will issue decisions tomorrow on two separate cases, each named Clean Wisconsin v. Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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USDA Study Exposes Wisconsin’s Failure to Protect Families from Water Pollution
Researchers with the US Dept. of Agriculture unveiled a new study examining the health impacts of water pollution in northeastern Wisconsin.
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Clean Wisconsin looks at next steps as Biden moves to replace Trump-era Water Rule
Clean Wisconsin among a coalition of environmental groups that sued to stop the rule
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Environmental, agricultural groups lay out budget blueprint for clean water
Four environmental and agricultural groups, working as partners to bring about long-term solutions to Wisconsin’s water quality issues, detailed significant investments today that they urge the state to make when shaping the next budget and beyond.
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Clean Drinking Water for Wisconsin Families is at Stake, and the Cost of Inaction is Clear
Clean Wisconsin praised the draft rules to reduce nitrate pollution in drinking water and the accompanying economic analysis released by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Friday.
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Gov. Evers’ budget contains promising clean water & clean energy initiatives
Clean Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers for unveiling a strong, sensible, and comprehensive budget Tuesday amid the many challenges facing Wisconsinites.
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Clean Wisconsin applauds announced closing of Columbia power plant
The closing of this coal plant is yet another step towards our clean energy future in Wisconsin, reducing our carbon emissions and protecting public health.
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Gutting of Wisconsin’s only protections from PFAS contamination through sham process “an absolute disgrace”
"By gutting these rules, JCRAR is doing the bidding of industry PFAS users. To add insult to injury, the hearing completely cut out the people who are dealing with the health consequences of contaminated drinking water and demanding action from their lawmakers.
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