Nearly two-thirds of Wisconsin’s 744 fire departments are storing foam that contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS, according to a state Department of Natural Resources survey conducted this spring. The survey estimates that disposing of the foam could cost millions of dollars. PFAS chemicals are known as forever chemicals, because they linger in the environment […]
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Yesterday, Attorney General Josh Kaul formally rescinded an order that banned the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from monitoring and studying the state’s high-capacity wells.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 Closes 40 State Parks
Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will close forty parks and outdoor recreation areas throughout Wisconsin, mostly in the southern part of the state. The change takes effect tomorrow. Since Governor Tony Evers issued his Stay-At-Home order late last month, Wisconsin’s parks have served as a way […]
The Happy Show – Good News from 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—time for Carousel’s annual happy show, where she looks back on the year and highlights positive news from the community. Today, we learn about local refugee resettlement, the successes of the Dane County government in criminal justice and mental health initiatives, the Bookstores Against Borders Fundraiser for RAICES […]
Healthcare Enrollment and Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin
Today’s show focuses on two different aspects of health. First, we learn the ins and outs of getting healthcare coverage in Wisconsin with Anthony Curtis, community outreach ambassador for Covering Wisconsin. The enrollment deadline is December 15. You can find more information at coveringwi.org. Then, we turn our attention to chronic wasting disease (CWD): what […]
Special Session Kneecaps Incoming Governor’s Science Agency and ...
Todd Ambs talks with Kelly about the impact of the Special Session on science in Wisconsin. This extraordinary act of the Legislature, intended to reduce the power of incoming Governor Tony Evers, promises to hogtie the DNR in beuracratic red tape costing taxpayers money and slowing the critical work of state scientists. For more than […]
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