Dec 11, 2019 | issues
We are happy to report a victory for environmental justice! A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will require the Secretary of the Navy to purchase and operate a closed detonation chamber – ending decades of polluting open air detonations on...
Dec 11, 2019 | issues
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the December 5 public meeting on possible remedies for the groundwater contamination at Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Army officials reiterated that a new municipal water system was not an option but presented information...
Nov 21, 2019 | issues
The Army has released its long-anticipated groundwater study for Badger Army Ammunition Plant, comparing possible cleanup remedies based on risk to public health. An initial review of the draft 717-page document by CSWAB quickly reveals that the study design...
Nov 14, 2019 | issues
In a 28 to 1 vote, the Marinette County Board overwhelmingly supported a November 12 resolution backing bi-partisan efforts led by Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen and Representative John Nygren to reach passage of pending bills (SB 302/AB 321 and SB 310/AB 323)....
Nov 12, 2019 | issues
CSWAB submitted formal comments today voicing strong support for the Wisconsin DNR’s proposed plans to address PFAS contamination and calling for immediate testing of all public drinking water systems as the state’s first priority. “Of the more than 11,000 public...
Nov 3, 2019 | issues
By Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has raised concerns with the U.S. Air National Guard’s draft environmental impact statement for bringing F-35 jets to Madison’s Truax Field, including the military’s plans to...
