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Clean Wisconsin weighs-in on major PFAS bill, calls for changes to language that could weaken spills law

June 5, 2023

Bill provides funding to help Wisconsin communities address “forever chemicals” but could constrain state’s ability to hold polluters accountable.…

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Philomena Kebec harvests wild rice in the Kakagon Sloughs

“What Line 5 means for me…”

May 10, 2023

This sacred region — its waters, wildlife and traditions — is under threat because of the Line 5 pipeline. The pipeline carries nearly…

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Yvonne, Sarah, & Dr Lewandowski

Our Time

April 28, 2023

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Proposed federal PFAS limits signal growing concern over health risks of “forever chemicals”

March 14, 2023

The proposed federal PFAS limits are far lower and more expansive than current Wisconsin standards. Today the Environmental Protection Agency issued its first ever proposed limits for PFAS under the Safe Drinking Water Act.…

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Crisis of Contamination: Toxic PFAS in our Great Lakes

January 23, 2023

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers say they’ve linked toxic PFAS contamination in Lake Michigan's Green Bay to Tyco. Hear what needs to happen now to get a handle on growing PFAS contamination across Wisconsin and the world.…

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On Its 50th Anniversary, the Clean Water Act is Under Attack

October 18, 2022

50 years ago today, the Clean Water Act became law, protecting lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands across Wisconsin and the country. It is…

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Evers Takes Action for Rural Wisconsin Families Dealing with PFAS and Nitrate Pollution

October 4, 2022

Every family in Wisconsin deserves safe water, but tens of thousands of rural Wisconsinites can’t drink the water flowing from their taps because…

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Wisconsin gets first ever standards for PFAS as EPA warns the “forever chemicals” pose far greater risk than once thought

June 15, 2022

After years of work from the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health Services, along with tireless advocacy from families and…

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Kinnard Farms sues DNR to block needed drinking water protections

April 26, 2022

One of Wisconsin’s largest dairy operations is pushing back against permit requirements meant to protect drinking water from cow manure pollution. On Earth…

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DNR requires Kinnard Farms to test groundwater for manure pollution

March 29, 2022

New requirement comes after last year’s Clean Wisconsin v. DNR state Supreme Court ruling For the first time, the Wisconsin Department of Natural…

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