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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Waiting For Word On Hiring Workers
President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on hiring any new federal workers days after taking office. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is waiting for word on whether they can hire seasonal staff...
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$20M For Manure Digester Draws Interest, Questions
Three state agencies are soliciting proposals to build at least one more large manure digester in Wisconsin. But even with $20 million in public funds on offer to back the project, some in the energy...
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A Farm Boy’s Reflection On Water
Award winning author Jerry Apps returns to talk about his new book, “Never Curse the Rain.” A book of short stories that recall his experiences with water growing up on a farm -from its importance to...
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The Science Of Climate Change And Its Impact On Wisconsin
While climate change has become a contentious political topic, scientists in Wisconsin have been working hard to better understand the changing world.
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Citizens' Water Lobby Day Looks To Highlight Water Issues In Wisconsin
As state legislators and other individuals gather tomorrow at the State Capitol for Governor Walker’s state budget address, they’ll won’t be alone.
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State Parks Advocate Warns Of Dire Times Ahead
Bill Lunney, past president of the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks, is calling for lawmakers to restore taxpayer funding for the park system the day before Gov. Scott Walker unveils his proposed...
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Groundwater, Wetlands, and Geology
We take a look at why wetlands occur and what goes on underground. We also talk about the upcoming Wisconsin Wetlands Association's Annual Wetland Science Conference.
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Former EPA Employees Urge Senate To Vote Against Trump's Pick For Head Of The...
Almost 450 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees signed a letter urging Senate to reject President Trump’s pick for head of the agency, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt. A former...
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What Is #TrumpTrauma?
Throughout the two and a half weeks of Donald Trump’s Presidency, many Americans are have claimed a rise in stress levels, insomnia and general discontentment.
View ArticleMilwaukee Common Council Bans Coal Tar Sealants
Milwaukee's Common Council has banned the sale and use of driveway sealants with high levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical compound, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, also called PAHs.
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EPA Gives Green Light To Revision Of Wisconsin Phosphorus Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a Wisconsin program backers say will give the state more flexibility in meeting standards aimed at reducing algae growth in waterways.
View ArticleSpectrum West for February 9, 2017
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists Jonathan Pauli and Ben Zuckerberg will discuss life under the snow on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio’s Ideas Network on Thursday, February 9 at 10...
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Plan To Ship Water From Presque Isle On Hold After Zoning Ruling
A plan to ship water from the northern Wisconsin community of Presque Isle is on hold, following a local zoning ruling.
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Solar Jobs Report Shows More Growth In Wisconsin
A national study shows jobs in the solar power industry are increasing in most states – including Wisconsin.
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Army Grants Permit For Dakota Access Pipeline Completion
Plans to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline are moving forward after the Army said its deputy secretary would grant the final permit needed to finish building the pipeline in a court filing yesterday.
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Reporter: Trump Administration May Allow 'Harmful Pesticide' To Stay On Market
After years of scientific research and several delays, a widely used pesticide that's been on the market for more than half a century, but only recently found to have lasting effects on children's...
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Pay-What-You-Can Restaurants Now Serving in Milwaukee And Around The World
In today's America one in six are food insecure. That's nearly 50 million people who turn to things such as purchasing cheaper and often less nutritional foods, relying on food pantries and stealing or...
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Walker Proposes Changes To DNR In New State Budget
Governor Walker released his two-year state budget on Wednesday, which has new proposals for the Department of Natural Resources that include reorganizing the department and charging higher park fees.
View Article22nd Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race This Weekend
The 22nd Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race is held on Feb. 4 and 5. The race started Saturday morning and ended Sunday afternoon.
View ArticleWisconsin Citizens Demanding Policies To Protect Water Resources
People across the state are hopping a bus to Madison on Wednesday, Feb. 8, for Citizen’s Water Lobby Day. They’re calling on lawmakers to support policies that protect the state’s water resources.
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