State News
Clean Wisconsin
(8/28)
Clean Wisconsin is recognized statewide as a major force in enhancing Wisconsin's water and air quality and strengthening Wisconsin's reputation as a leader for environmental stewardship and environmental protection.
Utility Committee OKs water agreement
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (8/15)
Lake Michigan water is one step closer to flowing out of more New Berlin faucets after the city Utility Committee unanimously approved an expanded water agreement with the City of Milwaukee.
EDITORIAL: What is Milwaukee’s water worth?
Small Business Times (8/13)
Last week, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signed an agreement to sell Lake Michigan water to New Berlin. This binding contract will undoubtedly benefit the citizens of New Berlin, but little value was gained for the residents of Milwaukee.
RESPONSE to the editorial: Water that tastes of zero-sum resentment
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (8/13)
It is important for New Berlin to have clean, treated water, and Lake Michigan is a good and legal source. That it comes through Milwaukee is convenient, given where the pipes are, but Milwaukee doesn't own the lake.
Ash borer likely to bring con artist infestation, officials say
The Capital Times (8/12)
Now that the emerald ash borer has been found in two Wisconsin counties, the State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer protection is warning that the next invasive species to likely to come to Wisconsin will be door-to-door con artists.
Forecasters updating rip current forecast technologies
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (8/11)
Researchers are working on mapping the lake's western shoreline, which is needed before forecasters in southeast Wisconsin can issue the detailed current warnings that are provided in other parts of the country.
State Beach Resources
Beach Health
Wisconsin Great Lakes Beaches
Beach Health allows access to information on Great Lakes beaches in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Beach Monitoring and Closure/Advisory Practices
Natural Resources Defense Council
Wisconsin beach map and information on beach monitoring and closings.
State Beaches
Great Lakes Information Network
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