Did you know there is another major river in Racine other than the Root River? It’s called the Pike River and sections of it have been on the EPA’s Impaired […]
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Stepp Leaves DNR For EPA Appointment
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp is taking a new job with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Governor Scott Walker released a statement Tuesday morning. Stepp, who used to […]
Trump Signs Order Sweeping Away Climate Change Regulations
By Valerie Volcovici and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to undo a slew of Obama-era climate change regulations that his […]
Funds Available For Homeowners To Replace Lead Pipes
Racine residents that have lead pipes on their private property may be forced to replace them, but a $500,000 loan that the Racine Water Utility just received may defray those […]
What’s In The Air Around The We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant
While the We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant is in compliance with U.S. EPA standards, here’s what has been coming out of the stacks over the past 17 years, according […]
Racine Awarded $1.5 Million for Brownfield Cleanup, Development
Unemployed and underemployed young people looking for new paths will get training in a variety of fields associated with brownfield cleanup and redevelopment thanks to over $1 million in grants […]
St. Rita Elementary School Joins EPA Air Quality Flag Program
In an effort to raise awareness about air quality, St. Rita Elementary School, 4433 Douglas Ave, will be flying colored flags representative of the U.S. EPA’s air quality forecast. Checking […]