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Midwest Wind Energy Suspends Calumet County Wind Project

March 30, 2011

Second Wisconsin wind project to fall victim to regulatory uncertainty in 10 days MADISON — Today, clean energy businesses and advocates celebrated the…

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Clean Wisconsin Calls on DNR to Set Limits on Silica

February 18, 2011

Asks agency to set limits, monitor this carcinogen MADISON — Today, Clean Wisconsin asked the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to classify…

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Busloads of Wisconsin Residents Demand Strong Coal Ash Regulations at EPA Hearings in Chicago

September 16, 2010

Wisconsin is home to many toxic coal ash ponds and landfills CHICAGO – Busloads of concerned Wisconsin residents from La Crosse, Madison and…

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Landmark Water Quality Rules Approved

September 3, 2010

Innovative “phosphorus rules” and NR 151 herald a new future for cleaner waters in Wisconsin, are the first of their kind in the…

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New Speakers Program will Bring Environmental Leaders to Wisconsin

September 1, 2010

First event to be held September 30th in Madison MADISON — Clean Wisconsin announced the creation of the Doug La Follette Environmental Speakers…

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Environmental Groups File Suit Seeking Air Permit for Valley Power Plant

August 4, 2010

One of state’s dirtiest coal plants operates without permit MADISON — Clean Wisconsin and the Sierra Club filed suit against the Wisconsin Department…

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Law Banning Harmful Phosphorus in Dish Detergent Takes Effect

July 1, 2010

Reducing phosphorus will improve water quality, reduce algae blooms MADISON — Wisconsin residents will be able to run dishwashers with less concern about…

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Natural Resources Board Passes Rules to Reduce Phosphorus in Wisconsin’s Waters

June 23, 2010

New policies will help reduce water pollution from farms, factories and sewage treatment plants MADISON — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board took an…

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EPA Publishes Proposed Rules to Regulate Toxic Coal Ash

June 7, 2010

Rules could help protect Wisconsin’s groundwater from toxic contamination MADISON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published two alternative proposals to…

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EPA Awards Grants to Restore Lakes Michigan, Superior

June 2, 2010

Conservation groups urge Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to continue pushing for $475 million for Great Lakes restoration MADISON — Groups in Wisconsin will receive…

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