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Author Archives: Wisconsin Public Radio

Posted inLake Superior, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

National parks see a record number of visitors, including in Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Public Radio March 10, 2025
Posted inGuest Article, Latest News, News, Region, Wisconsin

Trump administration seeks to fast-track projects in the Great Lakes and Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Public Radio February 26, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Wisconsin

Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change

by Wisconsin Public Radio January 23, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inLatest News, News, Region, Wisconsin

Cargo tonnage lagging at Great Lakes ports as shipping season nears its end

by Wisconsin Public Radio January 9, 2025
Posted inLatest News, News

Leaking valve on oil pipeline spills nearly 70K gallons of oil in Jefferson County

by Wisconsin Public Radio December 16, 2024
Posted inFeatured, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research

Construction will soon begin on project to keep invasive carp out of Great Lakes

by Wisconsin Public Radio December 9, 2024
Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Guest Article, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Wisconsin

After a dramatic decline, lake trout have recovered in most of Lake Superior

by Wisconsin Public Radio November 22, 2024
Posted inClimate Change, History and Culture, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Tourism, Wisconsin

Pressed for powder, study finds ski areas are relying more on snowmaking

by Wisconsin Public Radio November 14, 2024
Posted inDrinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, Milwaukee, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin communities receive $273M for drinking water projects

by Wisconsin Public Radio November 4, 2024
Posted inClimate Change, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology & Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.

by Wisconsin Public Radio October 24, 2024November 8, 2025

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