Lakes, Rivers & Streams

Action Alert: Stop Unchecked Data Center Development

Healthier Future for Wisconsin

Protect the Boundary Waters from toxic mining

February 17, 2026

Environmental advocates have fought for over a decade to keep copper mining out of the Boundary Waters watershed. Help us keep this national treasure protected for future generations.…

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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. …

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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.…

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Clean Water Act at risk!

December 9, 2025

House of Representatives has passed the destructive PERMIT Act, but the fight is not over! …

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New Analysis: Data Center Water Consumption Will Be Far Higher Than Tech Companies Claim

November 4, 2025

When water use at power plants is accounted for, one AI data center could use more water than an entire Wisconsin city.…

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Line 5 Hearing Expert Testimony Begins

September 3, 2025

In front of a packed hearing room, expert testimony began today the legal battle against Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline.…

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Legal Fight over Line 5 Oil Pipeline Moves to Madison

September 3, 2025

A multi-week legal hearing challenging Wisconsin’s approval for the Line 5 oil pipeline will move to Madison this week.…

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Under the Lens: How to stay safe amid harmful algal blooms

July 8, 2025

A closer look at algal blooms: the risks they pose, and what to watch out for and avoid.…

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Neonicotinoids and Human Health

April 25, 2025

Previously thought to pose no risk to humans, there is increasing evidence that neonicotinoids may have harmful health effects.…

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Local Environmental Benefits of Solar Farming in Wisconsin

April 3, 2025

How solar farms bring local water quality and land health benefits in Wisconsin.…

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