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Join us at noon on April 14 to learn what the federal government is doing to limit PFAS in drinking water and what EPA's proposed water quality standards would mean for drinking water in Wisconsin.

Check out our March newsletter to learn why we filed a motion to intervene in a Polk County CAFO lawsuit, what new federal limits on PFAS could mean for Wisconsin, why we're urging state officials to consider the climate impacts of Enbridge's Line 5 proposal, and much more!

MEA filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit initiated by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. The motion to intervene was filed on behalf of the Town of Eureka, a community in Polk County. At issue in the case is the authority of local governments to regulate CAFOs. Five towns enacted similar ordinances after an Iowa company announced plans to build a massive confinement facility in the area.

In our February newsletter, we take a look at a recent circuit court decision in an MEA open records case, how Milwaukee parents are taking on the city's lead crisis and what MEA is doing to support Door County residents concerned about the proposed expansion of one of Wisconsin's biggest livestock operations.

Read our January newsletter to find out what we're doing to protect natural resources and public health in Wisconsin and how you can get involved!

Today, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals agreed to accept an amicus, or ‘friend of the court’ brief, written by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) on behalf of the grassroots group Lake Superior Not for Sale. The brief was filed in a case that stems from a controversial proposal by start-up company Kristle KLR to harvest and transport water from an artesian well near Lake Superior for eventual bottling and sale.

It's been a busy month! Check out our December newsletter for all the latest news, including progress in the fight for PFAS groundwater standards, felony charges for a Kewaunee County CAFO owner, growing support for an alternative to expanding I-94 and more!

Today, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board allowed an important regulatory effort to protect Wisconsin communities from toxic PFAS pollution to move forward. According to a scope statement approved by the NRB, the DNR proposes adding some of the most widely studied PFAS chemicals to a list of substances designated as contaminants under Wisconsin’s Groundwater Law.

Read our November newsletter to learn how our lawsuit against natural resources official Fred Prehn is moving forward, what MEA is doing to help young people in Wisconsin advocate for climate solutions, why DNR put a metallic mining proposal on hold and much more!