by Bob Hague | Feb 3, 2021
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Natural Resources. WILL deputy counsel Anthony LoCoco said the agency needs to hold a gray wolf hunting or trapping season this winter. “The Wisconsin DNR does not have the...
by Raymond Neupert | Feb 2, 2021
Alliant Energy says it’s planning to shut down its last coal power plant in Wisconsin. The company announced on Tuesday that the plant in Columbia County would be shut down by 2024. The closure would affect around 110 jobs, but many of those workers are nearing...
by Bob Hague | Jan 22, 2021
The state Natural Resources Board on Friday heard from proponents and opponents of an immediate wolf hunt in Wisconsin. Luke Hilgeman is a former legislative staffer who founded the hunting rights organization Hunter Nation. “For the Department of Natural...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 14, 2021
Wells downstream from the La Crosse airport are now showing PFAS contamination. Those wells are on Paris Island, which sits downstream from La Crosse Regional. All but one out of 100 wells tested showed some levels of contamination, while 40 wells have levels above...
by Bob Hague | Dec 31, 2020
A destructive invasive species has seen a rebound in Wisconsin this year. Gypsy moths can damage trees and shrubs by eating away their leaves. The annual trapping program conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 21, 2020
Get ready for a fantastic night time spectacle as two of the solar system’s planets join to create a once in a lifetime sight. Jupiter and Saturn will be right on top of each other on Monday night in what’s known as a conjunction. UW-Stevens Point...
by Bob Hague | Dec 17, 2020
A new state action plan recommends preventing pollution from “forever chemicals” classified as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as finding ways to reduce their use. The Evers’ administration released the plan Wednesday after a...
by Bob Hague | Dec 9, 2020
State agencies have updated safe safe-eating guidelines for fish from Wisconsin waters. The 2020-2021 Choose Wisely booklet, jointly produced by the Departments of Natural Resources and Health Services identifies Wisconsin water bodies with elevated levels of...
by Bob Hague | Dec 9, 2020
The final report of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change is calling for a reduction of carbon emissions from Wisconsin utilities. The task force was lead by Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. The climate crisis is having an impact on everyone...
by Bob Hague | Dec 8, 2020
The outgoing Trump administration is leaving in place an air quality standard on particle pollution. “Particle pollution, which is also sometimes called soot, can be detrimental to lung health as well as overall cardiovascular health,” said Donna Wininsky...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 30, 2020
The Department of Natural Resources is getting ready to open up sales of annual state park passes on Tuesday. State Parks business director Chris Pedretti says they’re continuing to expand the ways you can purchase passes, since many offices are still closed. ...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 22, 2020
Once you’ve got your deer on the ground this season, now comes the time to turn that deer into tasty food. DNR wildlife management director Eric Loebner says adding deer meat to your diet is a great way to get lean, healthy protein. “Making that homegrown...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 17, 2020
November is the peak month for vehicle accidents involving deer. According to State Farm, Wisconsin drivers have a 1 in 57 chance of hitting an animal, mostly deer. Those odds rank the state 7th most risky according to a press release from the insurance carrier. The...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 17, 2020
The gun deer season starts this weekend, and the Department of Natural Resources says things are looking good heading into opening on Saturday. DNR wildlife management director Eric Loebner says that COVID-19 hasn’t put a damper on enthusiasm in this...
by Bob Hague | Aug 21, 2020
It was a disappointing legislative session for Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Jennifer Giegerich is Government Affairs Director for the environmental lobby group, which released its annual Conservation Scorecard this week. “Not a single clean water bill...
by Raymond Neupert | Jul 29, 2020
Unsolicited seed packages have been arriving in mailboxes across the country, including Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer protection says they should not be planted, or even opened. DATCP Spokeswoman Grace Atherton said the source...
by Raymond Neupert | Jun 16, 2020
A state task force on climate change is seeking public input. The Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change will host virtual listening sessions this summer. The goal is to come up with policy recommendations ahead of the next state budget. The sessions will...
by Bob Hague | Jun 9, 2020
Wisconsin state park campgrounds reopen Wednesday. But Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole advises it’s going to be a little different than pre-pandemic. “Changes around public safety are going to be in place, only because we’re...
by Raymond Neupert | Jun 8, 2020
The D N R is set to reopen the state’s campgrounds on Wednesday. DNR section chief Missy VanLanduyt says that while restrooms will be open, bubblers are turned off and no staff are on site, so trash cans have been removed. “So just remember to bring your...
by Bob Hague | May 22, 2020
Effective tomorrow, Saturday May 23, nearly all Wisconsin state parks will return to regular operating hours. That is, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, and parks will no longer be closed Wednesdays. In accordance with public health guidelines and safety...
