Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking removal of DNR chairman
A Wisconsin judge on Friday rejected a lawsuit seeking to remove the state Department of Natural Resources policy board's leader from his post even though his term has ended.
Judge won’t let lawmakers, hunters join DNR board lawsuit
A Wisconsin judge declined to let Republican legislators and a hunting group join a lawsuit seeking to remove the state Department of Natural Resources policy board's leader from his post.
Animal rights groups sue to stop Wisconsin wolf hunt
A coalition of animal rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin's wolf hunt this fall and invalidate a state law mandating annual hunts, arguing the statutes don't give wildlife officials any leeway to consider population estimates.
Emails: DNR board chairman consulted with GOP about staying
The leader of the state Department of Natural Resources policy board consulted with Republicans on his decision to stay on the panel after his term expired, emails show.
Nearly 800 residents plan to sue La Crosse regarding PFAS
Nearly 800 residents of French Island plan to sue the city of La Crosse stemming from contamination of private drinking water wells from chemicals known as PFAS, a move that could expose the city to up to more than $39 million in claims.
DNR restarts hunter safety courses in face of lawsuit
The state Department of Natural Resources will restart in-person hunter safety courses next month after a hunter advocacy group sued alleging the department had no authority to cancel them.
DNR will consider well impacts according to AG’s stance
Wisconsin environmental regulators will consider high-capacity wells' impact on surrounding water bodies when issuing permits, aligning with Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul's stance on the issue.
DNR asks wastewater plants to test for PFAS contamination
The state Department of Natural Resources is asking wastewater treatment plants to test for polyfluoroalkyl pollution.
Judge says Racine can divert water for Foxconn
A judge has ruled in favor of Racine's plans to divert millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan for Foxconn Technology Group.
Environmental group clashes with Kohler Co. over golf course
Kohler Co. and an environmental group are at odds over the Wisconsin-based manufacturing company's plan to build a golf course on the shore of Lake Michigan.
DNR staff pressured to OK golf course
"Here's our thistle! This is a rare, very rare plant," retired wetland ecologist Pat Trochlell exclaimed as she stood at the edge of Lake Michigan on a clear, windy and unseasonably cool day in October.
DNR attorney will review sand plant permit ruling
A Department of Natural Resources attorney will decide whether the agency will honor a ruling that a Monroe County sand processing plant's wetlands permit is invalid.
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