wetland

Wetlands were once abundant in Wisconsin. These natural spongy areas provide critical habitat and can absorb vast amounts of stormwater. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision stands to reduce wetland protection.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision last week has water quality and wetland advocates around the country concerned, including here in Wisconsin. The Court narrowed the scope of federally protected wetlands. UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences professor Melissa Scanlan sheds light on the ruling and what it could mean for Wisconsin.

Update:Late Tuesday, the state Senate's wetland bill vote was cast along party lines, 18 Republicans for and 14 Democrats against. Next step, Gov. Scott…

A bill floating through the Legislature would eliminate protection of some wetlands in Wisconsin. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steinecke, who authored the…