Our Water Archives

What’s in Our Rain (and Snow)?

June 9, 2026

What the rain and snow are telling about PFAS pollution in the Upper Midwest.…

What’s Standing in the Way of Line 5?

June 1, 2026

In this episode, Amy talks with a researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin's AI data centers.…

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.…

Into thin air

May 6, 2026

As AI data centers are built in Wisconsin, water withdrawals will rise from increased power generation and greater demand on municipal public water supplies. …

Drilling in the Northwoods

May 6, 2026

In the years since the statewide mining moratorium was repealed in 2017, resource extraction companies have expressed renewed interest in Wisconsin's Northwoods as a promising source for precious metals. …

Pesticides in Wisconsin waters

May 6, 2026

Not all pesticides are created equal. Some are more toxic than others, posing greater risks to human health and wildlife.…

Wisconsin: One of the most important places on Earth

May 4, 2026

Clean, safe water fuels our lives. We can't afford to take it for granted.…

The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

April 28, 2026

In this episode, Amy talks with a researcher who took a deep dive into the water impacts of Wisconsin's AI data centers.…

Under the Lens: Lake Mendota as a climate change sentinel

April 16, 2026

One way of chronicling climate change in cooler regions like Wisconsin is to look at trends in ice on waterbodies.…

Minnesota energy regulators delay decision on gas plant in Superior, WI

April 9, 2026

Cross-state coalition disappointed in Public Utilities Commission decision to delay cancellation of agreements for Minnesota Power’s NTEC gas proposal…