Under the Lens: Unpacking PFAS pollution
May 22, 2019
What we know about this emerging threat to our water and health.…
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Alarming rates of well water contamination in SW WI
February 20, 2019
The results from the first round of sampling for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (SWIGG) study released earlier this month indicate serious problems with well water contamination in the region. For years, Clean Wisconsin has worked hard to push for strong drinking water protections, and these results confirm that we need bold action from local and state leaders to ensure every Wisconsin resident has access to clean drinking water.…
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Clean Wisconsin tells EPA to reduce unhealthy smog
February 20, 2019
EPA strengthened ozone air quality standards in 2015 based on medical research showing that the 2008 standards did not fully protect public health. The 2015 standards were designed to improve air quality and to reduce health risks for children, older adults and people who have lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema.…
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Statement on Governor’s pledge for funding SWIGG study, well compensation grant program
February 13, 2019
The provisions announced today by Governor Evers underscore that framework and highlight a vision for how we live up to his commitment to make 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water.…
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PAH Contamination In Three Small Wisconsin Cities’ Watersheds
January 21, 2018
An analysis of sediments from rivers that flow through and beyond three small Wisconsin cities and their widespread effects in smaller Wisconsin communities.…
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Established New Standards for Industrial Air Pollutants
July 25, 2017
A legal case brought by Clean Wisconsin against the EPA in 2017 forced the agency to adopt new health standards for more than a dozen harmful industrial sources.…
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Nighttime Light in the State of Wisconsin
August 11, 2016
Clean Wisconsin is working on a project to identify and map out pristine places throughout our beautiful state. One factor we’re looking into…
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Prevented Construction of Coal Plant Along Mississippi River
January 11, 2016
In 2008, and for the first time in state history, the PSC voted unanimously to reject a new coal plant proposal.…
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Established Wisconsin Power Plant Mercury Rule
November 13, 2015
Clean Wisconsin catalyzed the effort to establish nation-leading emission standards for coal-fired power plants in 2004.…
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October 16, 2013
Hearing Upcoming on Department of Natural Resources Permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corp. MADISON — The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has…
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