TAKE ACTION: Support State and Federal Actions to Protect Our Water and Wildlife
Support SB 52 and AB 61—Say No to Oversalting and Yes to FreshwaterAs a member of the Wisconsin Salt Wise Coalition, Milwaukee Riverkeeper supports several state bills (SB 52 and AB 61) that would create a deicing applicator certification program through WDNR. The...TAKE ACTION: Protect WDNR’s Authority to Do Their Job!
Take Action on PFAS in Wisconsin! Governor Evers recently signed the State budget, and it included $125 million to address PFAS contamination of our waters. While this is good news, this funding cannot be distributed to communities that need it until legislation on...Happy AmeriCorps Week!
This AmeriCorps week we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for our team of Americorps Members. Their dedication, hard work, and passion for making a difference in the lives of others have made a profound impact on us. We recognize the...
TAKE ACTION: Advocate for clean water at 3 upcoming meetings!
In December, many of us shift our focus to the holidays and spend time with family and friends. It’s also the time of year when government agencies pack in public hearings on important projects affecting our waterways. Please consider adding these important meetings to your holiday to-do list this month!
ALERT: EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals
Earlier this week, the U.S. EPA released four drinking water health advisories for the dangerous class of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The advisory levels set by the EPA are low—0.004 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and 0.02 ppt for PFOS—and make a strong statement that PFAS are dangerous for human health at any level.