Low flood risk on the Mississippi River this spring, unless big rainstorms sweep in
Snowmelt, the single biggest predictor of the river's spring flood risk, won't play a big role this year as there wasn't much snow to begin with across the river basin.
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Ag transportation, river infrastructure a concern for Wisconsin farmer
A Wisconsin crop farmer says transportation issues have been one of his biggest concerns this year. “Living in west-central ...
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The Forest Service is cutting down more trees despite their ability to capture carbon
Advocates argue that we need trees now more than ever and that an increase in the timber harvest doesn’t make sense.
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Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
Mayors of cities and towns along the Mississippi River are lobbying Congress for help to decrease flood risks.
Multiple researchers fired from La Crosse USGS science center, threatening work on invasive species and other Mississippi River issues
About a half dozen researchers were let go last month from the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse, a U.S. Geological Survey site. The center produces key research about ...
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Proposed legislation aims to protect Mississippi River fisheries
A new congressional bill aims to improve fisheries and environmental quality in the Mississippi River basin with a federally ...
Powerful storm system has all of Wisconsin under advisory or warning
The timing of rain changing to snow means wide-ranging forecast snow totals from 1 or 2 inches up to several inches, but all of Wisconsin will see strong winds.
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Local waterways subject to pollution, erosion studies
Studies are coming out about local waterways, specifically pollution in the Le Sueur River and the long-term effects of the ...
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How to Set Up and Use Your Wi-Fi Router's Parental Controls
Most Wi-Fi routers have settings that can help you limit your child's screen time and the content they can see. You'll just need to be willing to dig through the settings a bit. Every router is ...
These two Wisconsin campgrounds have some of the country's most stunning views, travel guide says
Online travel guide Matador Network recently released its list of the "60 Campsites With the Best Views Across the United ...
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$780M coming to Wisconsin in opioid settlements as death rate drops
(The Center Square) – Opioid deaths dropped in Wisconsin for the first time in decades while funding from opioid settlements has begun to be spent in the state, according to a new report. There were ...
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Crews respond to water rescue on Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A dramatic water rescue on the Mississippi River on Tuesday afternoon, February 25 after someone jumped off the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. It happened around 12:30 ...