air quality

Air quality alerts have resurfaced in Wisconsin, with some areas experiencing the smoky air from Canadian wildfires

Wildfire smoke originating from Canada will move into Wisconsin throughout the day Thursday.Air quality is expected to range from the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS (USG) level to the UNHEALTHY level.

A major lakes study in the Northwoods will be used as a baseline for research in the decades to come.Last year, 250 lakes across northern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota were sampled.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen spoke with some of the scientists involved about what this project will mean for air and water quality in the Northwoods.

A major lakes study in the Northwoods will be used as a baseline for research in the decades to come.Last year, 250 lakes across northern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota were sampled.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen spoke with some of the scientists involved about what this project will mean for air and water quality in the Northwoods.

The DNR has issued another statewide air quality alert.The Air Quality Index is expected to be at the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” level, with some scattered areas even reaching the “Unhealthy” level.

This is the second summer in three years where the normally pristine air quality of the Northwoods has taken a nosedive.Nineteen of the 30 days in June air quality in the Northwoods registered as moderate or worse.

It’s only been in the last three years that Natalene Cummings says she’s seen the worst air quality reports. Cummings has been the Air Quality Program Manager for the tribe since 2004.

The Wisconsin DNR issued its 9th air quality alert this year due to wildfire smoke.It’s the first time in more than a decade since the agency has issued this kind of alert. The last one was in 2011 and only one was issued.

As of 8:30 Monday morning, all the air quality monitors in the region are showing “Unhealthy” air.It prompted the Wisconsin DNR to issue an air quality alert.

Air across the state is expected to be in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups across the state through Friday