Wetland Protection Archives

Circuit court issues order limiting pipeline construction while lawsuit over Line 5 permits moves forward

May 15, 2026

A Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin.…

The Bad River at Copper Falls State Park. Photo: Clean Wisconsin

Line 5 Legal Battle: Environmental Groups File Petition for Judicial Review of Permit Decision

February 24, 2026

Petition calls for pipeline construction to remain on hold while decision is under review.…

Judge Upholds Permit for Line 5 Oil Pipeline

February 13, 2026

An administrative law judge has upheld a key permit granted last year by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build 41 miles of new oil pipeline through northern Wisconsin. …

Federal rollbacks could leave Wisconsin wetlands vulnerable

January 8, 2026

It may seem like déjà vu, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released another proposal to sharply limit which waters are protected under the Clean Water Act.…

Harmful Algal Blooms & Potential Human Health Harms

October 30, 2025

The prevalence of algal blooms has been exacerbated by human activities like land use changes, historic and current over-application and runoff of nutrients in agriculture, the introduction of certain aquatic invasive species into Wisconsin, and climate change. …