by Bob Hague | Feb 29, 2024
Great Lakes tribes want the Biden Administration to oppose a pipeline. In a letter, leaders of 30 tribes including 9 of 11 federally recognized tribes in Wisconsin, ask the administration to support the Bad River Chippewa in its dispute with Canadian pipeline firm...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 29, 2024
A short season for ice cover on Madison’s lakes. The Wisconsin State Climatology Office has declared lakes Mendota and Monona open, as of Wednesday this week. Lake Mendota froze over on January 15th, meaning it was only frozen over for 44 days, which is the...
by Bob Hague | Feb 28, 2024
Governor Tony Evers vetoes a “forever chemicals” cleanup bill. The Republican authored bill passed the Legislature on party line votes. In a statement on Tuesday the Democratic governor said he continues to object to a provision that would require the Wisconsin...
by Bob Hague | Feb 23, 2024
Legislation designed to help clean up PFAS chemicals contamination is ready for action by Governor Tony Evers. And the Democratic governor has already signaled that action will be a veto, over concerns that it fails to provide the Wisconsin Department of Natural...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 29, 2024
A plan to protect the Pelican River Forest is back on track after Democratic Governor Tony Evers helped secure funding for the conservation effort. Conservation Fund Regional Director Clint Miller tells WXPR they’ve got big plans for the forest. “We are...
by Bob Hague | Jan 3, 2024
Visibility is critical for safe winter bicycling. That’s especially true for those who commute by bike, according to Anthony Casagrande, Lead Mechanic and Education Instructor for the Wisconsin Bike Federation. “It is required when there is low light or nighttime...
by Bob Hague | Jan 2, 2024
There’ s an opportunity to recognize “invader crusaders” in Wisconsin. “There are a lot of individuals and organizations out there throughout the state, on the land and water, doing a whole bunch of really good work, trying to get rid of invasive species,”...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 5, 2023
Even though there’s ice on some lakes and rivers already doesn’t mean it’s safe to walk or drive on it. Department of Natural Resources warden Jacob Holsclaw says no ice is safe ice, and even less so in the early season. “I always tell people...
by Bob Hague | Dec 4, 2023
Advocates say a bill to designate the Monarch Wisconsin’s official state butterfly is more than just symbolic. Former state treasurer Jack Voight is leading the effort. “Really, the bill is to create more public awareness of the plight of the monarch butterfly. And...
by Bob Hague | Nov 20, 2023
Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature have an ambitious plan to address climate change – but its unlikely to advance in the Republican dominated Wisconsin Legislature. “To be honest the effects of our changing climate do strike me with fear,” said...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 5, 2023
As you finish up your lawn care for the winter, a UW Madison botanist says you might consider planting more than just turf next year. Professor Paul Koch says a flowering lawn is a good way to help your environment. “That will incorporate plants like clovers...
by Raymond Neupert | Oct 26, 2023
The Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is stepping down after less than a year on the job. Secretary-designee Adam Payne was on the job for just 10 months. Governor Tony Evers appointed Payne in January of this year, but he was never confirmed...
by Bob Hague | Oct 24, 2023
Governor Tony Evers’ administration announces more than $406 million in federal funds for safe drinking water in Wisconsin. The funding has been allocated to more than 106 municipalities. Some of the projects getting preliminary approval for funding include more...
by Raymond Neupert | Oct 24, 2023
You’ve got until Halloween to buy your sturgeon spearing tag for Lake Winnebago. DNR sturgeon biologist Margaret Stadig said they’re expecting some decent chances at a big fish this season. “It really has some of the most deep rich history and it is...
by Bob Hague | Oct 19, 2023
Governor Tony Evers has named four new appointees to the state Natural Resources Board. The Democratic governor moved quickly on Tuesday, after Republicans in the state Senate rejected four of his appointees to the panel which sets policy for the state Department of...
by Bob Hague | Oct 12, 2023
Legislation addressing “forever chemicals” is ready for a state Senate vote after passing the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on Wednesday. “It really is focused on helping people get drinking water in both rural areas and in cities, and also inducing people...
by Bob Hague | Sep 19, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is again asking people not to bait or feed deer this fall. DNR Deer Herd Health Specialist Erin Larson said doing so can help prevent spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, as deer will congregate. “You have more potential for...
by Raymond Neupert | Sep 12, 2023
Now’s the time to get your property ready for the fall deer hunt. While many people focus on simply observing gun safety on the hunt, state deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl says that’s not how most people are injured. “The biggest risk is self injury due to falling...
by Bob Hague | Aug 24, 2023
We have a state park sticker contest winner. The Department of Natural Resources announced that Slinger High School sophomore Samantha Williams is the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Her winning design...
by Bob Hague | Aug 22, 2023
The City of Eau Claire has filed a lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers. PFAS chemicals have been detected on the City Well Fields property and the groundwater the community depends upon for drinking water. Costs for Eau Claire’s PFAS response – which included shutting...
