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The following articles all relate to water use and quality, and the paper industry.  PCB- and sediment-related articles are marked with bold. Over time, some articles are taken off-line by the host newspaper.  ProQuest articles may be inaccessible through certain Internet Service Providers, for more information see the Appleton Public Library website.)
 
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[PCB] Fertilized fields will stay closed while soil testing continues - July 31, 2007 MJS
Audit of controversial chemical report shows no impropriety - July 31, 2007 MJS


Calumet wind farms focus of two meetings - July 30, 2007 PC
Editorial: EPA must take eco-crime seriously again - July 30, 2007 PC
 

Emphasis put on ecology for new mental health center: Building won't be certified, but green ideas are in design - July 29, 2007 PG
State companies honored for environmental work - July 29, 2007 PC
Editorial: Permit to add to pollution in lake is troubling - July 29, 2007 PG
 

[PCB] Tainted fertilizer to carry big bill: Sewerage district anticipates losses in hundreds of thousands - July 28, 2007 MJS
Weekly outdoor notes - July 28, 2007 MJS


[PCB] Initial soil tests on fields don't find harmful levels of PCBs - July 27, 2007 MJS
Water source revealed: Aquafina labels to say it comes from the tap - July 27, 2007 MJS
Bay View co-op offers earth-friendly fuel: Product has fewer carbon emissions, no soot or carcinogens - July 27, 2007 MJS
Ex-DNR chief leaves a collaborative legacy - July 27, 2007 MJS
 

[PCB] Sewers may harbor PCBs: Cleaning crews might have dislodged toxic chemicals later found in fertilizer - July 26, 2007 MJS


Wrightstown to limit water use - July 25, 2007 PC
Water technology seen as way to replenish region's economy - July 25, 2007 MJS
Weekly fishing report - July 25, 2007 MJS
 

[PCB] Editorial: PCB contamination: A good response so far - July 24, 2007 MJS
Murphy Oil wants to expand refining capacity - July 24, 2007 PC
 

Energy Summit to be held in Manitowoc - July 23, 2007 PG
Children's book about environment a 'Hoot' - July 23, 2007 PG


Renewable energy options explored: Town of Menasha looks into using wind, solar power - July 22, 2007 PC
Windy solution proposed for rural Brown Co. roads - July 22, 2007 PG
 

Area needs more funds for dredging, port officials say: Federal lawmakers OK $1.46 million for Green Bay waterway - July 21, 2007 PG
Kayaks, canoes fill up Fox River - July 21, 2007 PC
CEI wins 'Friend of environment' award - July 21, 2007 PG
Radisson receives energy award - July 21, 2007 PG
Algae becomes growing concern: Scientists say many factors contribute to outbreak, but homeowners point to manure - July 21, 2007 MJS
Muddied waters: Residents and scientists are aware of the negative effects to Lake Michigan created by runoff from farms fertilized with manure, yet regulators say their hands are tied on testing - July 21, 2007 MJS
Outdoors notes - July 21, 2007 MJS
 

[PCB] Chemicals in fertilizer shut parts of parks: 4 recreational sites off limits after PCBs detected - July 20, 2007 MJS
Hassett resigns DNR post; Doyle picks Frank for job - July 20, 2007 PC
Doyle shuffling cabinet at DNR, Corrections: New appointments effective Sept. 1 if they are confirmed - July 20, 2007 MJS
Green Bay sewerage district gets DNR grant - July 20, 2007 PG
Surge predicted in water demand: Draft report projects 30% increase for 7-county region - July 20, 2007 MJS
Demand for water: Liquid gold turning from black to blue - July 20, 2007 MJS
OpEd: Support green architecture - July 20, 2007 MJS


VHS fear leads to deaths of 23,000 sturgeon - July 19, 2007 PG
City questions yacht club dock permits: Club officials certain that the facilities have right approval - July 19, 2007 PC
Cuts in mercury sought: State plan calls for 90% less power plant emissions - July 19, MJS
Great outdoors almanac - July 19, 2007 PG
Patrick Durkin column: Bee mystery spells trouble - July 19, 2007 PG
Editorial: EPA can't back down from safe ozone levels - July 19, 2007 PC
Editorial: Water: No need for secrecy; The public — and state Sen. Mary Lazich — should have been invited to a meeting on protecting the Great Lakes - July 19, 2007 MJS
 

A hospital for people and the environment: St. Mary's programs take aim at ailing Mother Nature - July 18, 2007 PG
Emergency protective rules designed to spare sturgeon - July 18, 2007 MJS
Weekly fishing report - July 18, 2007 MJS
Letters: Cut windmill's size and keep it in downtown Little Chute - July 18, 2007 PC
 

School eyes 'green' teaching site in Appleton - July 17, 2007 PC
Lead-poisoned eagle headed back to the wild - July 17, 2007 MJS
Meeting draws complaint: Senator criticizes Great Lakes group for lack of notice - July 17, 2007 MJS
Green Bay business has global goal of fair trade - July 17, 2007 PG
Letter: Oil spill coverage lacking (Scroll down) - July 17, 2007 PG
 

More Canada geese calling Wisconsin home - July 16, 2007 PC
Editorial: A watertight decision; The state Department of Natural Resources will allow New Berlin to begin negotiations on obtaining Lake Michigan water, which is a good development - July 16, 2007 MJS

What's News: Affinity clinic called environmentally friendly - July 15, 2007 PC
Energy program open to small businesses - July 15, 2007 PC
Village may end fluoride: Saukville cites cost; some other sites also avoid water additive - July 15, 2007 MJS
Interns have a field day every day at organic farm: There's no clock to punch but plenty of soil to turn - July 15, 2007 MJS
Energy solutions — now - July 15, 2007 MJS
 


Efforts to save energy lose spark: High hopes to cut state's demand for power fizzled as funds were diverted to fix budget - July 14, 2007 MJS
Eminent domain's use for developments argued again - July 14, 2007 PC
Weekly outdoors notes - July 14, 2007 MJS
 

Water talks can proceed: DNR allows New Berlin to negotiate buying lake water from Milwaukee - July 13, 2007 MJS
Letters: EPA bowing to pressure on new ozone standards - July 13, 2007 PC
OpEd: Support green architecture - July 13, 2007 MJS

U.S. Oil sued for state air violation: Company failed to conduct, act on inspections - July 12, 2007 PC
Vote nears for river walkway in De Pere - July 12, 2007 PG
Ledgeview Commission meets on wind energy - July 12, 2007 PG
Pike project could pay off for anglers and Suamico landowners - July 12, 2007 PG
Report on Great Lakes says boats float $16 billion yearly - July 12, 2007 MJS
Great Outdoors Almanac - July 12, 2007 PG
Editorial: Public must be sold on windmill site change - July 12, 2007 PC


Glenmore tweaks wind ordinance plan: Building restrictions, complaint response among changes - July 11, 2007 PG

 

Editorial: What about hot air?  Increase fines for dumping sewage? That's all right. But let's raise them for all types of pollution - July 10, 2007 MJS


Windmill gets new site on Fox River in Little Chute - July 9, 2007 PC
Hortonville man launches co-op farm project: Customer-investors hope to reap bounty of nutritious crops - July 9, 2007 PC
Letters: Little Chute windmill proposal would ruin perfectly good park - July 9, 2007 PC
 

River puts spin on project: Proposed windmill gets new site on Fox in Little Chute - July 8, 2007 PC
Wildlife Sanctuary holding birds of prey event - July 8, 2007 PG
Town land becomes park property: Veterans memorial, natural area discussed for CB land - July 8, 2007 PC
Retired farmer kills wolf - July 8, 2007 PC
Rules changes aimed at saving sturgeon - July 8, 2007 PG
 

[PCB] Local man to swim for the Fox River: 11½-mile trek to raise awareness for cleanup - July 7, 2007 PG
Traps may aid beetle fight: High Cliff one of many parks that will get heads-up - July 7, 2007 PC
NWTC offers biodiesel class - July 7, 2007 PG
Summer corps an entry to workplace - July 7, 2007 MJS
Weekly outdoor notes - July 7, 2007 MJS
 

Holland considering wind energy ordinance: Issues include setbacks, noise, abandonment - July 6, 2007 PG
Illinois reps: Stop dumping sewer water in Lake Michigan - July 6, 2007 PC
Big rig 'green' tour to visit the Green Bay area - July 6, 2007 PG
 

Greenville amendment aims to preserve green areas - July 5, 2007 PC
Greenville land plan could lead region: Town proposal favors smaller lots, shared utilities - July 5, 2007 PC
County 'green print' in works: New policy would call for environmentally sound practices - July 5, 2007 MJS
'Wow' house for public: Built into Kettle Moraine hill, it's finally to become a nature center - July 5, 2007 MJS
Editorial: Share Lake Michigan - July 5, 2007 MJS
 

Warnings grow as wild parsnip is flowering - July 4, 2007 MJS
Trees for the future? Not from federal forests - July 4, 2007 MJS
Weekly fishing report - July 4, 2007 MJS
 

[PCB] Letters: Use of sand for capping in PCB cleanup is a poor solution - July 3, 2007 PC
'Socially responsible' funds avoid some firms - July 3, 2007 PC
Valley organizations get environmental nod - July 3, 2007 PC
Gov. Doyle's mutual fund investments include oil, tobacco companies - July 3, 2007 PC

Wind turbines on Glenmore Town Board agenda - July 2, 2007 PG

[PCB] Brown Co. residents await word on fate of PCB waste: Town of Holland targeted for river dredgings - July 1, 2007 PG
[PCB] Fiscal questions next big step for Fox River cleanup: Dump site for dredged sediment yet to be chosen - July 1, 2007 PG
Garbage from out of state declines: High recyclables prices, gas costs may be factors - July 1, 2007 MJS


Link to More Articles For additional news media coverage see these CWAC pages: 
Media 2001, Media 2000, Newsletter articles, or CWAC Issue pages.

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Abbreviations

PG 
Green Bay Press Gazette

NC
Green Bay News Chronicle

PC
Appleton Post Crescent

ON
Oshkosh Northwestern

MilwJS
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

DCA
Door County Advocate

OCE
Oconty County Reporter

SP
Sheboygan Press

WDH
Wausau Daily Herald

Pesh
Peshtigo Times

Eagle
Marinette Eagle Star

EPA
Environmental Protection
Agency

DNR
Wisconsin Dept. of
Natural Resources

USFWS
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (Dept. of Interior)

ENN
Environmental 
News Network

ENS
Environmental 
News Service

EMS
Environmental
Media Service
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