Stories tagged: "DNR"

Politics UW-Madison researchers estimate that hunters and poachers wiped out as much as a third of Wisconsin's gray wolf population after their removal from the federal endangered species list this year. (Photo via National Parks Service)
Politics DNR’s Governing Board, Led by GOP Donor Refusing to Leave After His Term Expired, Approves High Wolf Kill

DNR Secretary to Walker appointee: “I’m out of order? You’re the one sitting in someone else’s chair!”

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring August 11, 2021 5:33 pm CDT
Natural Resources An archival image of the Plainfield Tunnel Channel Lakes in Waushara County, which have experienced a reduction in water levels due to groundwater withdrawals for irrigated agriculture. (Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR)
Natural Resources Clean Water at Stake as WI Supreme Court Hears Appeals to Take GOP Restrictions Off the DNR

Clean Wisconsin asks the court to remove legislative micromanagement citing megafarm pollution and high-capacity wells draining lakes.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring April 13, 2021 10:49 am CDT
Natural Resources Image from the WI Department of Natural Resources website
Natural Resources Too Fast, Too Many: Ojibwe Bands Want Wolf Hunts Better Managed or Stopped

Nearly double the allotment of wolves were killed, even after tribal leaders decided not to hunt their portion.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring March 1, 2021 7:01 am CST
Natural Resources Bensalem, Pennsylvania / USA - February 7, 2019: Firefighting foam remains on the ground surface following a tanker truck accident.
Natural Resources Regulations on ‘Forever Chemicals’ Now on Hold After Heavy Corporate Lobbying Push

Delay in writing rules prevents even a modest step toward better containment and disposal of hazardous firefighting foam.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson August 14, 2020 3:39 pm CDT
Environment Charlene Warner, who lives south of Eau Claire, holds a water testing kit she urges residents to use to sample their well water for contaminants. The kits are available at county health departments across Wisconsin. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Environment Wisconsin’s Water Woes Are Overwhelming

Citizen lobbyists seek solutions on a variety of crises

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 30, 2020 8:14 pm CST

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GOP Proposed maps - October 2021 Politics Proposed GOP Maps Would End Evers’ Ability to Veto Any of Their Bills
In this Aug. 26 photo from the city of Janesville’s Facebook page, work is shown on replacing the city’s remaining lead water service lines. Janesville was allocated nearly $12 million in aid from the American Rescue Plan. City staff suggested that some of the funds be used for the ongoing lead line replacement project. Economy Against It Before They Were for It—Some Wisconsin Politicians Are Busy Promoting American Rescue Plan Funds
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Environment Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole discusses chronic wasting disease and management of the state’s deer herd at the Rock Creek Town Hall in Eau Claire County, Jan. 22, 2020 (Contributed photo)
Environment What’s Holding Up CWD Solutions in WI Deer Herd

DNR chief gets an earful about the need to rise above short-term interests

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 26, 2020 7:51 pm CST
Environment The Superior Silica Sands mine in Chippewa County is idle after its operator, Emerge Energy Services, failed to provide enough money to fully cover the cost of reclamation. (Photo by Pat Popple)
Environment How Some Inactive Sand Mines Could Be ‘Time Bombs’

No move to cap may lead to environmental dangers

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 16, 2020 7:38 pm CST