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Proposed system would further burden water protection program MADISON — A new proposal easing permit requirements for large-scale livestock operations could increase the already high environmental and health impacts of factory farms, according to testimony delivered today at public hearings held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Fitchburg. “The DNR currently lacks

City saves $1.2 million over 10 years EAU CLAIRE — When it comes to energy efficiency, Wisconsin communities could take a lesson from Eau Claire. The city began decreasing its energy use years ago, then used federal stimulus funds to improve more public facilities.

Madison Community Foundation Announces $100,000 Challenge MADISON — The Madison Community Foundation issued a challenge to the environmental community at Clean Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary celebration in Madison on Tuesday, April 6, by announcing that it will contribute $100,000 to the environmental organization’s endowment fund if the community raises $300,000. “This grant challenges the community to