Press Releases
Circuit Court upholds permit denial, protecting “imperiled” wetlands
Ruling makes it clear: science needs to lead permitting process MADISON, WI — The Monroe County Circuit Court upheld an Administrative Law Judge’s ruling on Monday to deny a wetland fill permit to an out-of-state frac sand company. Their proposed project would have...
Statement supporting shuttering of Edgewater 5 coal plant
MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Alliant Energy’s plan to retire the Edgewater Unit 5 coal plants in Sheboygan by the end of 2022, which the utility announced Friday morning.
Attorney General acts in interest of public waters, science
Withdrawing flawed opinion on high-capacity wells allows DNR to ‘do its job again’ Clean Wisconsin applauds Attorney General Josh Kaul for his decision on Friday, May 1, to withdraw a flawed opinion issued by former Attorney General Brad Schimel stating the Department...
Clean Wisconsin joins coalition in lawsuit to stop clean water rollbacks
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the Trump administration’s unlawful move to gut protections for many of America’s streams and wetlands.
Statement on Gov. Evers’ appointment to Public Service Commission
Clean Wisconsin commends Gov. Tony Evers for selecting Tyler Huebner on Wednesday to serve as Commissioner of the Public Service Commission.
Clean Wisconsin commends Gov. Evers for signing SB 91 into law
MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin applauds Gov. Tony Evers for signing a bill into law on Tuesday that sets up a nutrient pollution trading clearinghouse. Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Programs and Government Relations for Clean Wisconsin, made the following...
State Assembly failed to pass meaningful PFAS protections
The amendment that passed the Assembly provides no genuine solutions for communities dealing with PFAS contamination issues.
Agency rule making on ‘forever chemicals’ moving ahead
Clean Wisconsin commends the Natural Resources Board (NRB) for voting on Wednesday to allow the Department of Natural Resources to move forward with developing surface water, groundwater, and drinking water standards for a class of chemicals known as PFAS.
Needed protections from nitrate pollution clear first hurdle
Clean Wisconsin applauds the Natural Resources Board for voting to start the process to develop new rules to reduce nitrate pollution from farm fields on Tuesday. This vote—the first major hurdle in creating new rules—was an important step for protecting rural drinking water across the state.
Statement on Alliant Energy’s “Powering What’s Next” plan
Major investment in clean energy, but opportunity to retire coal plants remains.