Nancy Utesch is a farmer in Kewaunee County in northeast Wisconsin. Utesch, alongside her husband, runs a 150-acre operation. The Utesch’s cattle are all grass-fed, and they use a rotational grazing system to minimize their environmental impact. For years, she and her neighbors have lived in the proverbial shadow of Kinnard Farms, a massive CAFO […]
Governor Evers announces legal actions against PFAS polluters
Wisconsin’s Department of Justice — alongside the Department of Administration — is taking the first steps towards legal action against PFAS polluters. In a statement, Governor Tony Evers announced that he and Attorney General Josh Kaul have directed the Department of Administration to identify outside law firms to represent the state. The final decision on […]
New federal rule could impact Wisconsin’s waterways
In late April, the Trump administration issued several rule changes to the federal Clean Waters Act, which protects America’s lakes, rivers and wetlands. The rule changes are tentatively set to take effect this coming Monday, June 22nd. But, a legal case brought by environmental groups throughout the country is seeking to toss out the rule […]
Wisconsin DNR can now examine impact of High Capacity Wells
Yesterday, Attorney General Josh Kaul formally rescinded an order that banned the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from monitoring and studying the state’s high-capacity wells. The wells, which are commonly used on industrial-scale farms, can drain and harm the state’s waterways. But, the order was just the first step towards returning administration of the wells […]
Wisconsin DNR Receive “OK” to Draft Manure Spreading Regul...
In response to the contamination of drinking water in Kewaunee County last year, the Department of Natural Resources created restrictions for the spread of manure in northeast Wisconsin. Yesterday, the Natural Resources Board, which oversees the DNR, voted to allow the agency to go ahead with rules that would put further restrictions on manure spreading. […]
On Climate, Cars and Electricity
Last week, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez informed Washington Governor and candidate for the Democratic nomination for President Jay Inslee that the DNC would not hold a debate focused on the issue of climate change. Perez went further, saying that the DNC would ban any candidate who participated in any such debate sponsored by […]
