Smoke from wildfires in western Canada led to air quality warnings across parts of the northern U.S. on May 13, 2024. Red dots indicate unhealthy air, orange is unhealthy for sensitive groups, and yellow indicates moderate risk. AirNow.gov

Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains

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Zebra Mussels in Lake Menomin

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2024 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

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Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $62 Million Federal Solar for All Grant

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DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources contacted Weiss Family Farms in Durand, Wis., after the dairy operation spread solid manure on a field the week prior. A machine learning model developed by researchers at Stanford University’s Regulation, Evaluation and Governance Lab initially flagged Weiss’ field, shown here, to the state agency as an area where manure was spread during prohibited winter months. (Courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)

Poopspotting: How AI and satellites can detect illegal manure spreading in Wisconsin

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Menomonie to Host Electronics Recycling Event April 25

One of the many springs where ground water out flows to form the head waters of Wilson Creek. The current flow is lower than normal due to the extended drought. The lack of snow cover and subsequent snow melt means much of the seasonal recharging of the water table will not occur. Surface waters and shallow wells will have less water this summer.

Red Cedar Watershed Conference goes underground

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The watchdogs: After Wisconsin landowners discover plans to spread pig manure without permission, critics call for stronger oversight

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Governor Evers announces $402 million to improve drinking water

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