Waters
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Jefferson County judge rules boaters can’t use flooded lands
A Jefferson County judge has ruled the public can’t go beyond the normal high water mark on rivers, lakes and streams during times of high water or flooding.
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Federal government offering Superior lighthouse free of charge to nonprofits, government agencies
The federal government is once again offering a lighthouse first lit on Superior’s Wisconsin Point in 1913 to nonprofits, government agencies or educational groups free of charge.
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Sinkhole forms in Milwaukee County after 90-year-old sewer line fails
The Village of Whitefish Bay issued a public emergency to repair an underground sewer that failed and caused a 30-foot sinkhole. Repairs are underway as local officials find permanent solutions to aging infrastructure.
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State DNR, local health departments team up to monitor water safety at recreational beaches
A water management specialist from the DNR shares what the organization is seeing so far this summer from routine checks of beaches around the state.
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Court of Appeals decision prevents company from bottling water near Lake Superior
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Tuesday prevented a company from bottling and selling water from a private well in the Lake Superior watershed.
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Project seeks to define presence of PFAS in deep aquifer on French Island
A project on French Island near La Crosse aims to define the movement of PFAS in groundwater and whether a deep aquifer could serve as a source of safe drinking water for residents with contaminated wells.
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With musky fishing open, Wisconsin guide credits cleaning effort for boosted population
Wisconsin anglers kicked off muskellunge season last weekend, and a Green Bay sport fishing guide has noticed a boost in the musky population. He credited that change to a 17-year effort to clean up the lower Fox River.
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Wave Watch buoys aim to improve safety for boaters in the Apostle Islands
A handful of solar-powered buoys will soon be installed around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior to give kayakers and boaters real-time information on waves and water temperatures to improve safety.
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From life jackets to designated drivers, DNR urges safety as boat season kicks off
The Wisconsin DNR is asking boaters to be safe ahead of the holiday weekend when outdoor recreation nearly doubles.
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Author recommends best places to visit in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
A travel guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was recently released in its sixth edition. The author gives tips on where Wisconsin residents should consider visiting.