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…
Read MoreEvers 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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PFAS Pollution in Wisconsin
February 24, 2022
Everyone should be able to eat the fish they catch and drink the water flowing from their taps. But in Dane County and…
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NRB takes modest step to protect families from PFAS contamination, leaves out rural Wisconsinites
February 23, 2022
Today the Natural Resources Board voted on PFAS standards recommended by the Department of Natural Resources for drinking water, groundwater and surface water. The board voted down groundwater standards entirely, approved recommended...…
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Natural Resources Board Sees Widespread Public Support for State PFAS Standards
February 21, 2022
Elected leaders from communities across Wisconsin are calling on the Natural Resources Board (NRB) to approve state standards for harmful PFAS chemicals. The NRB will decide on Wednesday whether to approve the state’s first ever water quality standards for PFAS...…
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Supreme Court Win: High-Capacity Well Protections
December 25, 2021
In Clean Wisconsin v. DNR, the Supreme Court ruled that the DNR can use its permitting authority to protect the water resources we all share from overuse.…
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