Waters

There are several alternatives to road salt available to municipalities and individuals. But many of those options are less effective and less affordable, two guests recently said on WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show.”

The proposal is in line with Gov. Tony Evers’ goal to modernize drinking water fountains to eliminate harmful contaminants from drinking water.

A plan to build a barrier to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes has hit a roadblock due to concerns about federal funding available under the Trump administration. 

The chief of the Private Water Section at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain the importance of testing private wells for nitrate and bacteria every year, and testing for arsenic every five years.

The “In Defense of Water” project is looking at ways to protect clean water and purify water that has been contaminated by PFAS, phosphorus, lead and heavy metals.

Ed Bieber is working to clean up Wisconsin’s waterways — and building an online audience as he does it.

Ice fishermen have found ways to adapt to low ice cover for the last two winters. Warm lake temperatures may delay the start of this year’s ice season once again.

Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that the state is devoting $444 million to address aging wastewater systems in Wisconsin next year.

A spokesperson for Microsoft said its Mount Pleasant data center development will be one of the first in the globe to use the technology by 2026. 

At least eleven Wisconsin communities have decided to stop adding fluoride to their public drinking water this year, citing possible health risks. At least four more communities are considering doing the same.