MADISON – On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #108, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to the below-average temperatures, snow, and ice storms throughout […]
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Andis Chickadee Trail Invites Families to Re-Engage Outdoors Amidst Pandemic
River Bend Nature Center is proud to announce the Andis Foundation as the name sponsor of the first phase of the Andis Chickadee Trail. This project comes at a critical […]
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WEC Energy Group turns focus to carbon-neutral by 2050 goal
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group, the holding company that owns We Energies, aims to be a carbon-neutral future by 2050 for its electric generation fleet. The company reduced its carbon dioxide emissions […]
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Southeast Wisconsin Solar Group Buy Chooses New Vendor, Holds Informational Webinars
The Southeast Wisconsin Solar Group Buy (SWSGB) has selected Eagle Point Solar as its solar installer this year. SWSGB will also be holding nine informational virtual webinar sessions through Zoom […]
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Wisconsin State Campgrounds Opening June 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced they will reopen state campgrounds on Wednesday, with special conditions to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Some of the changes […]
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Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and […]
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Racine Wastewater Utility Cancels Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Racine Wastewater Utility’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection events scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2020, and Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 6200 21st Street for residents of the City of Racine, […]
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Oak Creek Neighbors Renew Coal Dust Concerns After Fence Falls
OAK CREEK, WI — Officials with WE Energies says it will only be a matter of days before repairs are complete on several panels of fencing that had fallen last […]
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Racine County Tree Sale Begins
For the 37th year, the Racine County Land Conservation Division is offering the public the opportunity to purchase 2- to 3-year-old tree seedlings. These bare-root seedlings, which are 12 to […]
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Dr. Julie Kinzelman Wins Root-Pike WIN’s BEE Positive Award
Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (Root-Pike WIN) has created a new bee-themed watershed restoration leadership award. The award goes to an individual that practices persistence in improving the Lake Michigan tributaries […]
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Invasive Algae Found In 2 Wisconsin Lakes
MILWAUKEE, WI – Volunteers with the River Alliance of Wisconsin say they’ve found two new instances of starry stonewort – an invasive algae that has been known to clog waterways. […]
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UPDATE: Power restored to 1,200 We Energies
UPDATE: Power was restored at about 5:15 p.m., but the cause of the outage has not been determined. STURTEVANT, WI – Almost 1,200 We Energies customers have been without power […]
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Algae Fatal To Dogs Found In Wisconsin: Health Officials
WISCONSIN —The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says toxic blue-green algae has been reported blooming in a number of Wisconsin lakes, prompting shutdowns at some beaches and recreation areas. State […]
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Dueling Meteor Showers Over Wisconsin Tonight
MILWAUKEE, WI — Skywatchers are in for a treat tonight: Not one, but two meteor showers will peak over the skies of Wisconsin on Monday, July 29. This double meteor […]
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Zero Waste Resolution to be Presented to the Racine City Council
The Zero Waste Committee of Greater Racine, the VGR Eco-WAVE team, and Greening Greater Racine are set to present a Zero Waste Resolution to the Racine City Council on Tuesday […]
