MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says sampling results show several kinds of PFAS at the Dane County Regional Airport. The DNR sent a letter to the airport on Friday, October …
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“Suck the Muck” initiative aims to clean up Dane County lakes
DANE COUNTY (WKOW) — Dane County officials are continuing their efforts to clean out the local lakes. The second phase of the county’s $12 million initiative called “Suck the Muck” kicked off Tuesday at Token …
DNR looks to expand manure restrictions
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is taking the first steps toward restricting manure and fertilizer in areas prone to pollution, a move that could preserve water quality but cost farmers millions as they already are struggling …
News Conference: Gov. Evers to Highlight State’s Efforts to Protect Water Resources
On August 30, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers held a news conference at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Fresh Water Sciences, highlighting the state’s efforts to protect Wisconsin’s water resources, including the Freshwater Collaborative, an …
Madison, Dane County pool resources to expand water treatment at public beaches
Dane County and the city of Madison are pooling resources to expand the use of water filtration systems at five public beaches plagued by algae blooms. City and county leaders announced plans Thursday to construct …
Call for Action: Why Dane County says lowering lake levels won’t help stop flooding
MADISON, Wis. – Almost a year after historic flooding left Wisconsin homeowners and businesses with more than $200 million in damage, residents who live along Madison’s lakes want to know why local government won’t lower …
Madison, Dane County officials continue efforts to prevent future flooding along lakes
Flooding concerns are low along the Yahara River lakes, Dane County and Madison officials said, but that doesn’t mean there is no risk.