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6 steps for private well owners to keep their drinking water safe

June 22, 2026

If you think your well may be contaminated, here are some steps you should take to protect you and your family from the health risks associated with polluted drinking water.…

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The Defender Episode 77: Is Ethanol a Scam?

Is Ethanol a Scam?

June 15, 2026

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

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Defender Episode 76: What's in our rain and snow

What’s in Our Rain (and Snow)?

June 9, 2026

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

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The Defender Episode 75: What's Standing in the Way of Line 5?

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.…

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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.…

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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.  …

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In the years since the statewide mining moratorium was repealed in 2017, resource extraction companies have expressed renewed interest in Wisconsin's Northwoods as a promising source for precious metals.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

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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.…

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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.…

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The Defender Podcast episode 74: The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water

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.…

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