Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise; bills head to governor
The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.
The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.
Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise
Wisconsin lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement to distribute millions of dollars to communities dealing with PFAS contamination.
Wisconsin lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement to distribute millions of dollars to communities dealing with PFAS contamination.
Walworth County manure spill, Geneva Lake impacted
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday said it responded to a manure spill in Walworth County that impacted Geneva Lake.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday said it responded to a manure spill in Walworth County that impacted Geneva Lake.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Sheboygan County farmers fight Plymouth power line project
Sheboygan County farmers are fighting the Plymouth Reliability Project, saying the seven-mile power line will disrupt farmland and force moves while ATC says the project meets increased energy demand.
Sheboygan County farmers are fighting the Plymouth Reliability Project, saying the seven-mile power line will disrupt farmland and force moves while ATC says the project meets increased energy demand.
Wisconsin wakesurfing bill change would authorize sandhill crane hunt
A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.
A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.
Wisconsin wakesurfing deal allows crane hunting
A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.
A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.
Waukesha County buckthorn removal, heartbreak healing
In Waukesha County, there's a place in the woods where former flames are extinguished alongside a growing threat.
In Waukesha County, there's a place in the woods where former flames are extinguished alongside a growing threat.
Waukesha County buckthorn removal, heartbreak healing habitat
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy is collecting donations, allowing people to remove invasive buckthorn and name it after their ex.
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy is collecting donations, allowing people to remove invasive buckthorn and name it after their ex.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
North Prairie "TrashVeyor" back in operation for spring 2026
A North Prairie company hopes to have its “TrashVeyor" back up and running in late spring.
A North Prairie company hopes to have its “TrashVeyor" back up and running in late spring.
North Prairie "TrashVeyor" back in operation for spring 2026
Aquarius Systems aims to relaunch the "TrashVeyor" in the Kinnickinnic River by late spring after it was washed away by floods last August.
Aquarius Systems aims to relaunch the "TrashVeyor" in the Kinnickinnic River by late spring after it was washed away by floods last August.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
Wisconsin DNR report highlights food waste challenges, goals
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a “Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation” report that provides info about food waste in the state and how it's being managed.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a “Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation” report that provides info about food waste in the state and how it's being managed.
Wisconsin DNR: Reduce winter salt use to protect freshwater ecosystems
Although salt keeps Wisconsin roads safe during winter, using more salt than needed comes at a price.
Although salt keeps Wisconsin roads safe during winter, using more salt than needed comes at a price.