On April 22, 2025, Gov. Evers, together with members of the Evers Administration, celebrated Earth Day hosted a day of service at Governor Nelson State Park in Waunakee. The administration will also be celebrating that since joining the global Trillion Trees Pledge in 2021, Wisconsin has already achieved more than 40 percent of its tree-planting […]
On April 18, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group held a meeting on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Guest Presenter: ITRC PFAS Team Kristi Herzer and Jeff Wenzel Updates and Anticipated Actions EAG Members – Working Group Updates EAG Member Open Forum Wrap-up and next steps Public Comment
On April 16, 2025, Senator Spreitzer, Representative Madison, and Senator Habush Sinykin announced legislation that would add a Green Amendment to Wisconsin’s State Constitution, explicitly recognizing the rights of all people to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment.
On March 18, 2025, the Marquette Law School hosted an event to bring together thought leaders and practical insights to explore solutions for the coexistence of agriculture and water quality in the Dairy State. Coverage includes: Welcome and Introduction David Strifling, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Water Law and Policy Initiative, Marquette University The […]
On March 4, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public hearing to share information on proposed rules related to chapter NR 809 PFAS rule revisions, CCR revisions and some technical edits. The scope statements were recently approved. Details will be provided on the economic impact analysis, requirements and additional technical edits […]
On February 27, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on the following: Clearinghouse Rule 23-010 Relating to updating Wisconsin’s water quality antidegradation policy and procedures and affecting small business Clearinghouse Rule 24-051 Relating to placing structures in navigable waterways and affecting small business
On February 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) met for the February meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS A. Calling the roll B. Secretary’s Remarks C. Approval of agenda for Feb. 26, 2025 2. CONSENT A. Approval of brief of action of Jan. 22, 2024 B. Acknowledgement […]
On February 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group met on the following agenda: 11-11:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 11:05-11:50 a.m. Considerations and Challenges in Setting Fish Consumption Advisories for PFAS Dr. Jonathan Petali, Battelle Guest Presenter 11:50 a.m.-12 p.m. Updates and Anticipated Actions 12-1 p.m. EAG Members – Working […]
On February 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 10:35 a.m. Imagining the Next 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water in Wisconsin – Steve Elmore, DNR DG Program Director, Kyle Burton, DNR DG Field Operations Director 10:05 a.m. Member […]
On January 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group met on the following agenda: DNR Updates Update on lab method for PFAS Public input opportunities Action Items Approval: 2025 EAG Meeting Strategy Approval to finalize: White Paper: RR Program Fees and Funding Sustainability Approval to finalize: White Paper: […]
On January 17, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention SCOWIS: Wisconsin’s Spills Law & Legislative Committee Powers SCOWIS Fundraising Voter ID on April Ballots Democrats “Lowering Costs” Bills Duffy Confirmation Hearing
