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PFAS spending legislation brings relief to Wisconsin communities

April 6, 2026

After three years of relentless advocacy, $132 million in funding is finally being released to help fight PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.…

Clean Wisconsin sues EPA over rollback of toxic air pollution protections

March 31, 2026

Rollback allows more mercury, lead, arsenic and other toxins to be released from power plants.…

Compromise on PFAS Aid Passes in Wisconsin!

March 17, 2026

Legislation now heads to the Governor to sign.…

Clean Wisconsin 2027 Calendar Photo Contest

February 24, 2026

Overview Wisconsin is a special place. The rolling hills of the Driftless Area, the sandbars along the Wisconsin River, the solitude of the…

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. …

Proposal to increase E15 ethanol use would cause substantial health harms in Wisconsin

February 5, 2026

A proposal in Congress to allow 15% ethanol blends (E15) in auto fuels year-round would increase dangerous water contamination and air pollution across Wisconsin.…

Why Help on Forever Chemicals is Taking… Forever

January 26, 2026

Why there is real hope that a bipartisan solution for state PFAS funding is at hand -- and the industry group that could kill it. …

PFAS and Health: Contamination in Private and Public Wells in Wisconsin

January 10, 2026

Once PFAS get into the environment or our bodies, they do not break down, and environmental contamination continues to build as more PFAS are introduced to the environment. Any exposure to PFAS can pose health risks.…

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.…

Clean Wisconsin expands advocacy work in Washington

January 4, 2026

With so many new anti-environmental policy shifts happening at the federal level, it is more vital than ever that Wisconsinites have an environmental advocate in Washington, D.C.…

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