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Jul 23, 2026

Judge dismisses Wisconsin wake surfing lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Wisconsin wake surfing ordinance, leaving local restrictions in place while other cases continue.

Jun 26, 2026

Judge halts tree clearing at Potawatomi State Park

A Door County judge temporarily halted tree clearing at Potawatomi State Park as a lawsuit challenges the DNR's road-widening project.

Jun 26, 2026

Enbridge settles Wisconsin pipeline spill for $275K

Enbridge will pay $275,000 to settle Wisconsin claims over a delayed report of a 2019 Jefferson County pipeline spill that contaminated soil and groundwater.

Jun 18, 2026

Wisconsin shoreline access dispute reignites in Ozaukee County

A shoreline access dispute near Lion's Den Gorge revives debate over Wisconsin public trust doctrine, riparian rights and beach access laws.

Jun 17, 2026

Door County group sues DNR over Potawatomi park project

A Door County conservation group sued the Wisconsin DNR over road widening and tree clearing at Potawatomi State Park.

May 18, 2026

Judge halts some work on Enbridge Line 5 reroute

A Wisconsin judge allowed most Enbridge Line 5 construction to continue while halting some waterway work tied to permit disputes.

May 12, 2026

Neenah Foundry to pay $200K in air permit settlement

Neenah Foundry agreed to pay $200,000 to settle Wisconsin allegations involving air permit violations and environmental compliance issues.

Apr 10, 2026

Wisconsin DNR wardens faced union retaliation ruling

A Wisconsin labor ruling found DNR wardens were retaliated against for union activity, highlighting ongoing concerns about workplace culture and discrimination.

Feb 16, 2026

DNR permits upheld for Enbridge Line 5 reroute

An administrative law judge upheld Wisconsin DNR permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute around Bad River tribal land, as environmental groups weigh appeals.

Jan 9, 2026

Shorewood beach dispute tests public access to Lake Michigan

A Shorewood man challenges Wisconsin shoreline law after a trespass citation, seeking public access to Lake Michigan beaches up to the ordinary high water mark.

Oct 31, 2025

Environmental groups call Line 5 permit unlawful

Environmental groups call a new Army Corps permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute unlawful amid ongoing legal challenges over tribal and state approvals.

Oct 2, 2025

Judge weighs permits for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline reroute

An administrative law judge is reviewing state permits for Enbridge’s $450M Line 5 reroute near Bad River, raising tribal and environmental concerns.

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