RACINE — The city has joined more than 20 other Wisconsin municipalities in national litigation over PFAS water contamination. Chemical companies like 3M, DuPont, Chemours and Corteva have begun settling billion-dollar lawsuits with municipalities over contaminated drinking water. The Common Council voted in the affirmative Tuesday on a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik to represent […]
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Effective immediately: No burning in Caledonia
RACINE COUNTY — Effective immediately, the Village of Caledonia has set a temporary ban on burning in place. The announcement was made by Fire Chief Jeff Henningfeld on the Caledonia Fire Department Facebook page on Sept. 5 around 8:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/CaledoniaFireDepartment/posts/pfbid02Pq4QJKd1ms3RpPrqQzZbePoyXcebF7Ws4495wirW7tYwrd2m8Kqx4MArCw932KsLl View the post where the announcement was made here. The notice comes due to […]
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Air Quality Advisory on Labor Day active in 5 counties
LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE, Wis. — Wisconsinites are met with an Air Quality Advisory for Labor Day from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for ozone from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. throughout multiple counties. This advisory affects people living in the following counties: Racine, Kenosha. Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Milwaukee. Air Quality Advisory The Air Quality […]
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DNR: Avoid all outdoor burning this Labor Day weekend
SOUTHERN, CENTRAL Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this Labor Day weekend. The request comes due to elevated fire danger across southern and central Wisconsin. This includes campfires. Spike in wildfires Fireworks are a must-have for many at various celebrations. […]
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Air Quality Advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Aug. 21
RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES —The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for PM2.5 and ozone. The air quality advisory started at 6 a.m. Thursday and will expire at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. This advisory affects the entire state of Wisconsin. Air Quality Index Smoke originating from wildfires in […]
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UPDATE Aug. 17: Canadian Wildfire 2023 Impact
UPDATED: Wildfire map, information The wildfires have consumed over 33.8 million acres of Canada’s landscape with 1,053 fires that continue to burn, causing severe air quality issues for much of the United States. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, the fires began in April this year. Air Quality Index The Wisconsin DNR provides […]
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DNR reminds Wisconsinites to boat and ATV safely this summer
MADISON — Wisconsinites are encouraged by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to use and ride recreational vehicles like boats and ATVs safely and sober throughout the remainder of summer. This year in Wisconsin, nine boating fatalities and 17 fatal ATV/UTV-related deaths have occurred. Of those, five of the boating-related deaths occurred in July. […]
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Air Quality Advisory in effect until 11 p.m.
RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES —The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for ozone. The advisory starts at noon and will expire at 11 p.m. tonight. This advisory affects people living in the following counties: Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan. Air Quality Index According to the National Weather Service (NWS), […]
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Statewide air quality advisory issued until July 16
MADISON — A statewide air quality advisory has been issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada. The advisory starts at noon on July 14 and will extend until noon on July 16. Air Quality Index The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to range from […]
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Bear hunting webinar hosted by Wisconsin DNR on YouTube today
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an educational bear hunting webinar, today at noon, for people interested in learning how to hunt black bears. Can’t make it at noon? The webinar will be available after the segment on the Wisconsin DNR YouTube page. The webinar is set to cover topics: bear biology […]
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Invasive species in Wisconsin: 5 ways to prevent the spread
MADISON — Wisconsinites have the power to stop the spread of invasive species. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on the public to take simple precautions to halt the spread this summer. According to the DNR, invasive species are nonnative plants, animals, and diseases that cause great ecological, environmental or economic harm. There […]
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Ongoing drought: DNR recommends a fireworks-free 4th of July
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites to enjoy the Fourth of July, but without the fireworks, this year. The Great Lakes region of the U.S. is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Fires will spread quickly and burn more intensely during a summer drought. Fire danger levels are mostly […]
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Asthma-Safe Homes Program offers help for dealing with poor air quality
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state of Wisconsin through Friday, June 30, at noon. The ongoing issues pose trouble for those with a diagnosis like asthma, therefore Kenosha County Public Health is urging eligible residents to take advantage of the Asthma-Safe Homes Program. This program provides […]
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UPDATE: Air Quality Advisory issued: situation to remain ‘highly dynamic’ up to purple levels through June 29
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state of Wisconsin through Thursday, June 29 at noon. Canadian wildfires continue to spark advisory As the Canadian wildfires continue to blaze, ongoing smoke has led the Wisconsin DNR to recommend that Wisconsinites should take the current […]
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Operation Dry Water: Law Enforcement to increase on Wisconsin’s waterways July 1-3
MADISON — As part of the Operation Dry Water’s heightened awareness and enforcement three-day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be staffing Wisconsin’s waterways with more DNR conservation wardens in addition to local area law enforcement from July 1-3 . Operation Dry Water This adjustment is part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. […]