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The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
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The fire danger level is Extreme across the Upper Peninsula and High across parts of northern Wisconsin.
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Clean water advocates are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to revoke six Biden-era rules on toxic PFAS, known as “forever chemicals.”
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There’s no way to say with certainty if we’re in for another smoky summer like last year. Health officials say it’s worth taking the time now to prepare either way.
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State and federal funding helped with the creation of this new laboratory, which is only one of two academic labs approved to certify products for compostability
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Right now, when the North Country National Scenic trail crosses from the U.P. into Wisconsin, it goes from trail to a road route.A recently completed land conservation project will get those hikers off the road and into a scenic stretch along the shores of Lake Superior in Iron County.
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While new to Wisconsin, the cameras have been used out west where wildfires are larger and more destructive.
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging people to not burn as any flame or spark could easily lead to a wildfire.
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People are encouraged to turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight, and ideally, throughout the bird migration season ending in mid-June.
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Despite the record rise, most water levels on the Great Lakes are near their long-term average
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More people than usual for this time of year are going to the emergency department for tick bites. It prompted the CDC to issue a statement last month urging people to protect themselves from ticks.
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As trees are just starting to bud this spring, some parts of the woods are carpeted with bright green foliage.Ramps—or wild leeks—are hitting peak harvesting time in the Northwoods.