On November 6, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group met on the following agenda: 9:30 a.m. Welcome 9:35 a.m. 2024 Annual Drinking Water Report Highlights – Beth Goldowitz, Public Water, WI DNR 9:50 a.m. Groundwater Coordinating Council Report Highlights – Carla Romano, Groundwater Section Manager, WI DNR […]

On October 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board met on the following agenda: 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS Calling the roll Secretary’s Remarks Approval of agenda for Oct. 22, 2025 2. CONSENT Approval of brief of action from Sept. 24, 2025 Acknowledgement of Donations Request that the Board authorize a preliminary public hearing and […]

On October 20, 2025, a diverse coalition of trade associations, nonprofit organizations, state agencies, and academic partners hosted a special event featuring a panel conversation, Why Forestry and Forest Products Matter to Wisconsin. Industry leaders discussed the sector’s impact on the state’s economy, communities, and environment, as well as the importance of sustainable forest management […]

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held the second meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on October 16, 2025. The committee discusses policy and technical topics relevant to wolf management. Agenda: Welcome and Review Committee Goals/Timeline Public Comment (In-person or written only) Review and approve Committee Agreements Hopes/Concerns Activity World Café Dialogue Process Harvest […]

On October 13, 2025, members of the Wisconsin State Assembly hosted a news conference to honor Indigenous Peoples Day and introduce “Rights of Nature” Legislation and revive “Prove it First.” Wisconsin’s previously bipartisan “Prove It First” law — requires mining companies to prove their projects won’t harm our water — and recognizes Devil’s Lake’s legal […]

Energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in enabling clean and resilient energy systems. However, further innovation in storage is needed to reduce costs, increase efficiency, improve safety, and minimize environmental impacts. Wisconsin is home to several start-up companies in energy storage technology that are taking different approaches to addressing these challenges. On September […]

On September 25, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 322 Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly Assembly Bill 352 Relating to: limiting the release of certain balloons into the atmosphere, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 209 Relating to: […]

On September 25, 2025, Calumet County Circuit Court held a status conference on Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Inc. et al vs. Josh Kaul et al, Case Number 2025CV000022, Judge Carey J. Reed presiding. Plaintiffs, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Inc. (hereafter WDA) filed this declaratory action challenging the defendant’s agreement with New York University (NYU), which involves contracting […]

On September 24, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board held a meeting on the following agenda: 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS A. Calling the roll B. Secretary’s Remarks C. Approval of agenda for Sept. 24, 2025 2. CONSENT A. Approval of brief of action from Aug. 13, 2025 B. – K. Acknowledgement of Donations 3. […]

On September 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 1 including: PFAS Update: Forever Chemicals, Immediate Challenges Panel Discussion Speakers: Eric Wimberger, State Senator, Wisconsin State Legislature; Rebecca J. Roeker, Attorney, Attolles Law, s.c.; Larry Kinsman, Principal, ORIN Technologies Moderator: Alayne Krause, County Administrator, Sheboygan County

On September 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 1 including: County Issues in the Northwoods: Navigating Northern Realities Panel Discussion: Speakers: Mary Felzkowski, State Senator, Wisconsin State Legislature; Kevin Dospoy, Deputy Director, Forward Analytics Moderator: Michael Luckey, County Administrator, Jefferson County