Environment Archives

5 questions about the future of U.S. wetlands following the landmark Sackett ruling

by The Newsletter 05May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Explore how the landmark Sackett ruling is shaping the future of U.S. wetlands, impacting protection efforts, legal regulations, and environmental conservation.

The Narrative Matters

Mississippi River groups tell Feds to act on nitrate contamination

by Madeline Heim, Milwaukee Journal SentinelMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

National

In rural Wisconsin, a town pushes aside a plan to build a massive data center

by Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin WatchApril 29, 2026May 1, 2026

The Narrative Matters

Upcoming Discussion: Pesticides and Cancer – Join Investigate Midwest on May 7

by The Newsletter 05April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

The Narrative Matters

Pest or ally? Debate over beavers in Wisconsin has wildlife advocates weighing how to coexist

by Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin WatchMarch 23, 2026March 24, 2026

Environment

‘Highly toxic’ hemlock widespread in Midwest, and spreading

by Olivia Cohen-The Cedar Rapids GazetteJuly 31, 2025August 2, 2025

The Narrative Matters

Mississippi River cities brace for still-rising floodwaters, laud success of some mitigation measures

by Cassandra Stephenson Tennessee LookoutApril 9, 2025April 13, 2025

The Narrative Matters

Louisiana’s wetlands store massive amounts of carbon. They also contribute to emissions when lost.

by Elise PlunkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

The Narrative Matters

‘Solar for Y’all’ faces hazy future in Louisiana

by MRB AG & Water DeskMarch 22, 2025March 23, 2025

Environment

Louisiana’s wetlands store massive amounts of carbon. But when destroyed, they release it.

by Elise PlunkFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Editor's Choice

An editor’s dispatch from the lower basin

by The Newsletter 05 and Ag & Water Desk MediaFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025