water quality

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

Lakes in the Northwoods are trending warmer.The increase has implications for wildlife health, algal blooms, and human enjoyment of the lakes.

Drinking water that contains arsenic can increase your risk of cancer and other serious health effects.

Project types range from AIS to wild rice.

This announcement comes amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations between Gov. Evers and Republican lawmakers to release of $125 million in funds to address PFAS contaminants

Oneida County has some of the highest quality watersheds in the state.The county’s Land and Water Conservation Department has launched a Lakes Classification System to help keep it that way.

Studies show the next generation of pesticides contain PFAS, otherwise known as forever chemicals

Michigan State University researchers say they’ve created new technology, that can cut food and water safety testing time from days to just hours

The City of Rhinelander is looking at its next steps for its municipal wells after Nicolet College declined to be the site of a new one.The city shut down two of its wells in 2019 because of PFAS contamination.There are enough remaining wells to meet current water demands— But the city will need a new well to keep up with future growth.

Oneida County is trying out a weekly water testing process this summer for the county’s most popular public beaches.