MADISON — Wisconsinites can look forward to cleaner lakes, rivers and streams after Governor Doyle signed into law today Assembly Bill 281, a bill that substantially limits the phosphorus content in common household automatic dishwasher soap. “Phosphorus from automatic dishwashing detergent runs into our lakes, rivers and streams everyday, causing unsightly and smelly algae blooms
Vote will help protect and restore Great Lakes as well as provide economic boost to Upper Midwest WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama is poised to sign into law a bill that will nearly double funding to environmentally restore and protect our nation’s Great Lakes, after strong support from Wisconsin’s congressional delegation helped the U.S. Congress
Bill will help reduce unsightly algae growth and fish kills in state waters MADISON — The Wisconsin State Legislature took an important step to clean Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and streams today when the Senate unanimously voted to pass Assembly Bill 281, a bill that substantially limits phosphorus content in common household automatic dishwasher soap. “Phosphorus
A recently introduced bill designed to ease restrictions preventing the construction of new nuclear power plants in Wisconsin is causing great environmental and economic concern among state residents.
Over 8 years in the making, law will keep harmful toxins out of environment MADISON — Officially sealing an environmental victory nearly ten years in the making, Governor Jim Doyle today signed Senate Bill 107, a law that will help keep dangerous toxins out of Wisconsin’s environment by providing consumers with access to convenient sites
Law will ease consumer recycling of electronic waste, keeping dangerous toxins out of Wisconsin’s air and water MADISON — Consumers in Wisconsin will soon have a more convenient, responsible way to dispose of old computers, printers, televisions, VCRs and other electronic waste (e-waste) containing toxic substances, after the State Senate today gave final approval to
With proven, renewable energy, now’s the time to map out plan for other dirty plants to be shuttered MADISON/PRESQUE ISLE, MI — Air in the Upper Midwest is markedly cleaner now that We Energies has taken two dirty coal-fired power plants in Presque Isle, Mich. offline. “This is a huge win for the environment and
MADISON — Fish from Wisconsin waters may soon be healthier to eat after Governor Doyle signed the Mercury Products Bill today, a law prohibiting the use of toxic mercury in non-essential products.
Passage occurs on day of environmental victories in Assembly MADISON — On a day full of environmental victories in the state Assembly, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed legislation Tuesday to protect Wisconsin’s waters and preserve the health of its residents by banning toxic mercury in non-essential products. “Non-essential products pollute our air and water with
Environmental victory opens door to clean, renewable energy in the state MADISON — After nearly two years of debate, the state Legislature took an important step to protect Wisconsin’s environment and reduce global warming pollution today when the Assembly voted to pass wind siting reform. This measure will replace an over-stringent patchwork of local regulations
