drought

Wisconsin is in a drought. Here's what it means for local lakes

Maria Peralta-Arellano, Report for America

Counties in northern Wisconsin are experiencing a dryer period compared to years before. Here's what it means for our lakes.

Energy & Environment

Strong potato harvest despite worst drought in 20 years

Hannah Davis-Reid

Potatoes are cool season crops. Intense heat shrinks yields, and this summer’s drought seemed to spell certain disaster for the potato harvest.

The banks of the Rainbow Reservoir. Water levels have dropped in recent months exposed tree roots and lake bottom.

Energy & Environment

Reservoirs levels in northern Wisconsin drop as drought conditions continue

Katie Thoresen

Some reservoirs in northern Wisconsin are seeing water levels drops due to the drought.As WXPR reported Monday, nearly 80% of the state is experiencing drought conditions.

Energy & Environment

As nearly 80% of Wisconsin is experiencing drought, “Exceptional drought” level needed to be added to the monitor

Katie Thoresen

DNR has created an online resource for people impacted.