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.
Southeast Wisconsin emissions testing, push to end requirement
It's a topic every southeastern Wisconsin driver probably knows all too well: getting an emissions test. Local lawmakers recently pushed to get rid of this requirement, so where do things stand now?
It's a topic every southeastern Wisconsin driver probably knows all too well: getting an emissions test. Local lawmakers recently pushed to get rid of this requirement, so where do things stand now?
Push to end Wisconsin emissions testing
It's a topic every southeastern Wisconsin driver probably knows all too well…getting an emissions test. Back in December, state representatives pushed to get rid of this requirement, so where do things stand now?
It's a topic every southeastern Wisconsin driver probably knows all too well…getting an emissions test. Back in December, state representatives pushed to get rid of this requirement, so where do things stand now?
Wisconsin DNR: Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle holiday waste
The Wisconsin DNR has tips and reminders to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe through the holidays.
The Wisconsin DNR has tips and reminders to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe through the holidays.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Propane tank recycling: MMSD now accepting at Home HazMat sites
Milwaukee County residents now have a place to get rid of propane tanks properly, an option that has not been available for years.
Milwaukee County residents now have a place to get rid of propane tanks properly, an option that has not been available for years.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Tosa Green Summit events
The Tosa Green Summit includes household hazardous waste collection, recycling drives for various items, educational speakers on how to live a sustainable lifestyle, and more! Co-founder Jeff Roznowski is back with all the details.
The Tosa Green Summit includes household hazardous waste collection, recycling drives for various items, educational speakers on how to live a sustainable lifestyle, and more! Co-founder Jeff Roznowski is back with all the details.
Tosa Green Summit focuses on sustainability, environmental issues
The 15th annual Tosa Green Summit aims to help the community while also being a resource to help people learn about environmental issues and take steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
The 15th annual Tosa Green Summit aims to help the community while also being a resource to help people learn about environmental issues and take steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle.