Clean Wisconsin Challenges Trump Administration Over Delayed Standards of Landfill Methane Emission
August 4, 2017
Lawsuit with partners aims to end illegal rule stay issued by Secretary Scott Pruitt Clean Wisconsin on Friday filed a challenge to EPA…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin Wins Toxic Air Pollution Lawsuit
March 23, 2017
A federal judged on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review health standards for hazardous air pollutants from 13 types of industrial sources, including tire, plywood, fiberglass, and other facilities.…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin Applauds Milwaukee’s New Pavement Sealant Restrictions
February 7, 2017
Common Council’s move to limit sale and use of toxic chemicals good for health, water…
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Clean Wisconsin challenges high capacity well permits
October 28, 2016
Clean Wisconsin, the state’s oldest environmental organization, filed nine legal challenges Friday against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over the agency’s recent granting of high-capacity well permits, mainly in the Central Sands region.…
Read MoreEnvironmental groups prevail in case over DNR’s authority to protect drinking water
July 18, 2016
Recent Dane County Circuit Court ruling requires additional groundwater monitoring, animal unit cap for Kewaunee County Dairy.…
Read MoreA Win for Public Health in Central Wisconsin
March 21, 2016
Settlement sets protective mercury pollution limit on Rothschild’s Weston 4 plant MADISON – After nearly five years, Clean Wisconsin, Sierra Club, Wisconsin Department…
Read MoreEnvironmental Groups Call on EPA for Immediate Action in Kewaunee County
March 9, 2016
Clean Wisconsin and three other environmental organizations sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, requesting federal support for clean, safe drinking water for Kewaunee County residents.…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin Sues EPA for Stronger Air Toxics Protection
February 24, 2016
Today, Clean Wisconsin, along with three other environmental groups, filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for missing legally required deadlines to protect public health from toxic air pollution.…
Read MoreClean Wisconsin Files Lawsuit Supporting DNR’s Authority to Protect State’s Drinking Water
October 12, 2015
To ensure that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) uses its authority to protect clean, safe drinking water in Wisconsin, Clean Wisconsin filed a petition for review today of the recent decision on the Kinnard Farms wastewater permit. A recent position by the Department of Justice reversed an October 2014 administrative law order that required Kinnard Farms, a large animal feeding operation in Kewaunee County, to enact sensible protections to reduce groundwater pollution from animal waste.…
Read MoreBetter Pollution Controls Required for Oak Creek Coal Pile
August 26, 2015
Thanks to public comment and concern, the coal storage piles at We Energies’ Oak Creek coal plant will now be subject to additional requirements to reduce dust and pollution and protect the health of neighboring communities and residents.…
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