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SWIGG study nitrate pollution numbers remain steady in southwest counties

June 6, 2019

“The high number of wells with nitrate pollution above the health standard from both sampling rounds tell us we need to tackle this problem sooner rather than later. Southwest Wisconsin families deserve safe, clean drinking water, and right now it’s clear many of them don’t have it.”…

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Two Clean Wisconsin legal cases accepted by Supreme Court

May 22, 2019

On April 9, the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a pair of cases brought by Clean Wisconsin and its co-petitioners to protect Wisconsin’s water. The Court’s rulings will have a profound effect on how our water is—or is not—responsibility managed to ensure Wisconsin residents can safely use and enjoy our shared water resources.…

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Under the Lens: Unpacking PFAS pollution

May 22, 2019

What we know about this emerging threat to our water and health.…

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Clean Wisconsin asks Supreme Court to reject Legislature’s motion to intervene

May 9, 2019

Clean Wisconsin issued the following statement after filing a response in opposition to the Legislature’s motion to intervene in two cases concerning permits…

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Clean Wisconsin legal cases move forward

May 6, 2019

You may have heard about some developments in our legal cases in the news last week. In case you haven’t, here’s what happened:…

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Alarming rates of well water contamination in SW WI

February 20, 2019

The results from the first round of sampling for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (SWIGG) study released earlier this month indicate serious problems with well water contamination in the region. For years, Clean Wisconsin has worked hard to push for strong drinking water protections, and these results confirm that we need bold action from local and state leaders to ensure every Wisconsin resident has access to clean drinking water.…

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Gov. Tony Evers declares 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water

February 20, 2019

The two year 2019-2020 Legislative Session officially kicked off in early January with the inauguration of a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Treasurer. Fourteen brand new legislators took office, and four Representatives were elected to the Senate. Republicans maintained their majorities in both houses – 19-14 in the State Senate and 63-36 in the State Assembly.…

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Two water cases sent to Supreme Court

February 20, 2019

On January 16, 2019, the District II Court of Appeals declined to rule on a pair of cases brought by Clean Wisconsin, and instead asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to issue decisions in these disputes. The eventual rulings in each of these cases will have significant impacts on Wisconsin’s water and, potentially, the ability of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other state agencies to protect the environment and public health more broadly.…

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Statement on Governor’s pledge for funding SWIGG study, well compensation grant program

February 13, 2019

The provisions announced today by Governor Evers underscore that framework and highlight a vision for how we live up to his commitment to make 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water.…

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Nighttime Light in the State of Wisconsin

August 11, 2016

Clean Wisconsin is working on a project to identify and map out pristine places throughout our beautiful state. One factor we’re looking into…

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