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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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Research looks at global warming's danger to state; Report: Water, air, industry, wildlife all at risk if trends continue - May 31, 2007 MJS
20 counties under air quality watch - May 31, 2007 PC
Common sense boating steps keep safety at the helm - May 31, 2007 PG
Great Lakes invasive species cartoon - May 31, 2007 PG
Pipeline projects approved: Laterals would connect to new natural gas route - May 31, 2007 MJS
Doyle pushes energy plan - May 31, 2007 MJS
Lakeshore anglers target salmon, trout - May 31, 2007 PG
Great Outdoors Almanac - May 31, 2007 PG
Chemicals may cause range of health ailments: As Europe launches regulations, global scientists huddle on risks - May 31, 2007 MJS
Patrick Durkin column: Deer target is home to chickadee family - May 31, 2007 PG
Letter: Invasives could have been stopped (Scroll down) - May 31, 2007 PC
 


Weather worsens area air quality: Pollutants bottled up in region as state issues another watch - May 30, 2007 MJS
Car crash spurs boil water advisory that affects 200 Manitowoc customers - May 30, 2007 PC
Dead sturgeon tests disease-free - May 30, 2007 PC
Special guests turn out for falcons' banding: Students visit power plant chicks they named - May 30, 2007 MJS
Boating dangers: How safe are boaters on the waterways you visit? - May 30, 2007 PC
Push is on for fresh local foods in schools - May 30, 2007 PG
Boldt lands wind turbine farm job - May 30, 2007 PC
Weekly fishing report - May 30, 2007 MJS
 

Dead sturgeon free of disease - May 29, 2007 PC
Neenah Paper strives to aid Earth: Company aims to reduce carbon monoxide emissions - May 29, 2007 PC
Lawyers clash over lead in paint - May 29, 2007 MJS
State offers biofuel production guide - May 29, 2007 PC


Dogs cause wallaby death at Oshkosh zoo - May 28, 2007 PG
Letters: Area has neglected waterways for far too long already - May 28, 2007 PC
 

Q&A: DNR expected fish virus to spread - May 27, 2007 PG
VHS won't stop walleye tourney - May 27, 2007 PG
 

Campaign attempts to stop spread of fish virus: Wardens educating residents on rules - May 26, 2007 PG
DNR to caution boaters on virus - May 26, 2007 PC
Pulliam falcon chicks debut Tuesday - May 26, 2007 PC
Safety concerns delay carp barrier on canal - May 26, 2007 MJS
New ozone status sought: EPA to be asked to ease business rules - May 26, 2007 MJS
Pulliam falcon chicks debut Tuesday - May 26, 2007 PG
Marinette Co. power line wins PSC approval - May 26, 2007 PG
Pier review: DNR provides public access for anglers - May 26, 2007 MJS
Outdoors notes - May 26, 2007 MJS
Letter: Great Lakes: We need to treat invasion as critical - May 26, 2007 MJS
Letter: Endangered Species: Administration can't ignore wildlife issues (Scroll down) - May 26, 2007 MJS
Letter: Green power is the wave of future (Scroll down) - May 26, 2007 PG
 

First cases of fish disease found in Lake Michigan: Trout near Algoma has tested positive - May 25, 2007 PG
DNR to caution boaters on virus: Wardens will blanket boat landings to stop spread of fish disease - May 25, 2007 PC
Virus worries fish farmers - May 25, 2007 MJS
Computer recycling program in Greenville - May 25, 2007 PC
Letter: We can save energy (Scroll down) - May 25, 2007 PC
 

DNR finds fish virus in Lake Michigan - May 24, 2007 MJS
Fish virus not anticipated to affect Walleye Weekend: Catch-and-release tournament will take precautions - May 24, 2007 PC
Higher water rates OK'd: Regulators welcome Waukesha plan as conservation model for state - May 24, 2007 MJS
Dark side of the new light bulbs: Mercury requires special handling - May 24, 2007 MJS
 

Lock the lakes, groups say: Environmentalists ask for moratorium on ocean vessels - May 23, 2007 MJS
DNR: Follow rules to contain fish virus found in area lakes - May 23, 2007 PG
Wait times for wetland work see steep drop: 2003 law streamlines DNR permit process - May 23, 2007 PG
Emergency rules will make it easier to clear shore - May 23, 2007 PC
Landowners getting help to quicken shore cleanup - May 23, 2007 MJS
Aldermen put brakes on Fox River boat wakes: Compromise on speed limits likely after tour - May 23, 2007 PG
Asbestos board in question - May 23, 2007 MJS
Wolf attacks grow as population increases - May 23, 2007 MJS
Weekly fishing report - May 23, 2007 MJS
Letter: Now is the time to act on global warming (Scroll down) - May 23, 2007 PG
Editorial: More flexibility needed: The state has proposed some reasonable changes in its regulation of mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. But more flexibility would better serve ratepayers - May 23, 2007 MJS

Audit finds fault with DNR: Monitoring of wetlands poor, enforcing of protections uneven, it says - May 22, 2007 MJS
Glatfelter offers 60 acres for Town of Neenah community park - May 22, 2007 PC

[PCB] Decision looms over next phase of PCB cleanup: Announcement in June expected to spur debate - May 21, 2007 PC
Green Bay gets grant to assess environmental cleanup: City to use $400,000 to study brownfield options - May 21, 2007 PG
Midwest prepares for cicadas - May 21, 2007 PC
Turbine maker to meet Glenmore board - May 21, 2007 PG
Glatfelter offers free land for park - May 21, 2007 PC
Oshkosh fishing event for disabled has no boundaries - May 21, 2007 PC
 


Experts hope for best with fish virus in Lake Winnebago: Inland body of water may see VHS wipe out entire species - May 20, 2007 PG
Lake may not shake virus - May 20, 2007 PC
Anglers slow to raise alarm on VHS - May 20, 2007 PG
Clean water is group effort: Property owners can learn how to limit pollution - May 20, 2007 PC
Fox River recreation, health highlighted at locks dedication - May 20, 2007 PC
Sturgeon Bay to Michigan ferry service to start this week - May 20, 2007 PG
More renewable energy? No problem, utilities say: New state law requires 10% of power to come from alternative sources - May 20, 2007 PG
Utilities expect to meet green energy deadline: Potential wind farm in Kaukauna may help goals be met - May 20, 2007 PC
Coal may provide enough power to fuel its own comeback - May 20, 2007 MJS
Quest for fuel independence takes shape - May 20, 2007 PG
 

Fish virus confirmed in Lake Winnebago: Lock open again after tests show fish died of disease - May 19, 2007 PC
Presence of fish virus confirmed in Lake Winnebago - May 19, 2007 PG

Crews begin disinfection process for Water Authority's pipeline - May 19, 2007 PG
Shallows offer a depth of bass - May 19, 2007 MJS
 

[PCB] Congressional panel to weigh question of Fox River depth - May 18, 2007 PG
[PCB] Fox River plan moves forward: Senate proposal calls for new channel depth of 6 feet - May 18, 2007 PC
Thousands of fish killed by VHS in Michigan lake: Die-off is third by virus recorded in inland bodies of water - May 18, 2007 PG
Fish virus confirmed in Lake Winnebago; Menasha lock reopened - May 18, 2007 PC
New laws enacted to quash fish virus: Discovery of VHS in lake prompts oversight on bait sales - May 18, 2007 PG
State aims to halt deadly fish virus - May 18, 2007 PC
Baird Creek group to buy 22 acres of wetland - May 18, 2007 PG
Reclamation project giving marsh new life - May 18, 2007 MJS
Car seats draw new warning: Some found to have toxic chemicals - May 18, 2007 MJS
Editorial: DNR actions necessary to protect state habitat - May 18, 2007 PG
 


Nuclear power plants may become easier to build: Legislature likely to consider issue this fall - May 17, 2007 PG
State adopts emergency rules to halt spread of deadly fish virus - May 17, 2007 PC
Impact of VHS on small lakes unknown - May 17, 2007 PG
Quarantine looked into for Lake Winnebago - May 17, 2007 PG
DNR attacks spread of fish virus: Quarantine sought to protect Lake Winnebago species - May 17, 2007 PC
Lost colonies: Where have bees gone? Collapses mean more than honey loss - May 17, 2007 PC
9 speak up at hearing on mercury - May 17, 2007 PG
State battles ash tree-killing bug - May 17, 2007 PC
Fox River locks dedication set for Saturday - May 17, 2007 PC
Four names chosen for falcon chicks - May 17, 2007 PG
Hoffman project nets green building award - May 17, 2007 PC
Company recalls beef in 15 states - May 17, 2007 PC
Appleton among Top 25 suburbs - May 17, 2007 PC
DNR: Bears in cities not unusual - May 17, 2007 PC
Great Outdoors Almanac - May 17, 2007 PG
Letters: Mega farm cartoon doesn't do justice to the truth of matter - May 17, 2007 PC
 

[PCB] Pro/con: DNR bowing to will of business with Fox River plan - May 16, 2007 PC
[PCB] Pro/con: Fox River plan revisions are reliable, necessary - May 16, 2007 PC
Beekeepers here and nationwide worried about unexplained deaths - May 16, 2007 PC
DNR seeks emergency rules to stop Lake Winnebago fish virus - May 16, 2007 PC
Spraying for gypsy moths may start Saturday - May 16, 2007 PG
Public hearing on natural gas pipeline Thursday - May 16, 2007 PG
Clinton to combat global warming: Johnson Controls could bid on energy efficiency projects - May 16, 2007 MJS
Bear tranquilized after straying into Shawano - May 16, 2007 PC
Weekly fishing report - May 16, 2007 MJS
Letter: Fish Virus: State officials have failed sportsmen - May 16, 2007 MJS
Editorial: DNR can't do it alone; Anglers and boaters have to do what they can to help the Department of Natural Resources slow the spread of a virus deadly to fish that was found in the Lake Winnebago system - May 17, 2007 MJS


Spread of fish virus feared - May 15, 2007 PC
Fish virus adds to debate over opening Fox River locks: DNR looks at long-term options - May 15, 2007 PG
Fox Cities encourage bicycling - May 15, 2007 PC
DNR hearing focuses today on mercury emissions - May 15, 2007 PG
Council clears first step to get site for wells - May 15, 2007 MJS
Letter: Tree has long history - May 15, 2007 PG

 

 


Lake Winnebago results expected soon on fish virus: Lock closing may be too late, DNR says - May 14, 2007 PG
Search for fish virus intensifies: Popular lakes targeted in effort to contain disease - May 14, 2007 MJS
Boaters wait out testing on lakes - May 14, 2007 PC
Boaters may soon get to go faster on the Fox River - May 14, 2007 PG
Peninsula park campers get education on ash borer - May 14, 2007 PG
 

[PCB] Fox River quarrels won't dry up with coming PCB decision: Questions of funding, waste disposal are ahead - May 13, 2007 PG
Fish found in Little Lake Butte des Morts with deadly VHS virus: DNR closes lock on river to prevent further spread - May 13, 2007 PG
Video: Fish virus closes Menasha lock - May 13, 2007 PC
Menasha waters in health crisis; DNR closes lock over fish kill, virus spread - May 13, 2007 PC
Fish virus worries anglers: Inland spread could devastate sport, related businesses - May 13, 2007 MJS
Results of fish virus testing may come mid-week - May 13, 2007 PC
State committee approves tax exemption for corn, biomass - May 13, 2007 PG
Turkeys gobbling up territory - May 13, 2007 MJS
State office offers first biofuels production guide - May 13, 2007 PC
DNR studies muskie habits - May 13, 2007 PG
Letter: Great Lakes Compact provides clearer standards (Scroll down) - May 13, 2007 MJS

Deadly fish virus in state: Kills in Lake Winnebago system may be just start - May 12, 2007 MJS
Deadly fish virus found in Little Lake Butte des Morts; Menasha lock closed - May 12, 2007 PC
Wind developer to apply again for turbines in Mishicot - May 12, 2007 PG
CP Center gardening program plants seeds of self-reliance - May 12, 2007 PG
Biofuels could revive state's agriculture industry, lawmaker says - May 12, 2007 MJS
Letter: Global warming debate should inspire action - May 12, 2007 PC

USDA says PM Beef voluntarily recalling beef because of E. coli - May 11, 2007 MJS
State's agenda includes fee hikes - May 11, 2007 PC
Glenmore board alters wind turbine permit - May 11, 2007 PG
Bees flee hives: National collapse of honeybee colonies felt in Wisconsin - May 11, 2007 MJS
Guest editorial: Conservation the real answer to higher gas prices - May 11, 2007 SP
Editorial: A bright future for events like 'Solar Olympics' - May 11, 2007 ON


[PCB] PCB dredging continues in De Pere: Project will remove 2% of contaminated sediment [Wow a whole 2%] - May 10, 2007 PG
Honda's new car runs on hydrogen - May 10, 2007 MJS
Point Beach Unit 1 is back in service - May 10, 2007 PG
Hazmat team called to water treatment plant in Sheboygan: Ferric chloride spilled when pipe from truck ruptured - May 10, 2007 PC
Solar Olympics heat up Oshkosh - May 10, 2007 PC
Goose knocks out power near Tundra Lodge - May 10, 2007 PC
Where are the Bees? - May 10, 2007 PG
Great Outdoors Almanac - May 10, 2007 PG
Letter: County needs scientific answers to pollution (Scroll down) - May 10, 2007 MHT
 

[PCB] Hearing tonight for Fox River cleanup concerns: Dredging to remove PCB concentration already under way - May 9, 2007 PG
State prepares for borer battle - May 9, 2007 PG
Ash borer continues its invasion march: Beetle already has decimated millions of trees - May 9, 2007 PG
Glenmore to revisit wind-turbine plans - May 9, 2007 PG
Wind turbine plan approved: Wisconsin Power and Light to operate Fond du Lac County farm - May 9, 2007 MJS
Lake flies return in larger numbers - May 9, 2007 PC
Lake flies hit Lake Winnebago shores in larger numbers - May 9, 2007 PG
Fox River locks open for season Friday - May 9, 2007 PC
Get out there for Wisconsin Solar Olympics - May 9, 2007 PG
Brown Co. considers park fees for geocachers: Officials want to protect land, visitors - May 9, 2007 PG
Being green pays off: Recycling saves city thousands a year - May 9, 2007 SP
Municipalities earn Tree City USA titles - May 9, 2007 MHT
DNR to investigate complaints about Vulcan Quarry deer - May 9, 2007 ON
Weekly fishing report - May 9, 2007 MJS
Alan Lawrence column: Evidence shows concern about warming merited - May 9, 2007 PC
Letter: Invasive species must be kept out of system - May 9, 2007 PC

Glenmore renews two wind-turbine permits - May 8, 2007 PG
They're back: Lake flies ride winds to shore - May 8, 2007 PC
Editorial: Long-term conservation the real answer to gas prices - May 8, 2007 PC


Public hearing set to discuss Glenmore wind turbine renewal - May 7, 2007 PG
Workshop focuses on emerald ash borer - May 7, 2007 PC
Workshop offered on invasive insect - May 7, 2007 PG
 

[PCB] Kagen forum hears opposition to PCB caps: Some say new plan not a long-term solution - May 6, 2007 PG
[PCB] PCB capping foes speak out at forum hosted by Kagen: Some worry that government may give in to polluters - May 6, 2007 PC
[PCB] Editorial: New DNR plan better for river; State makes convincing case for some PCB capping - May 6, 2007 PC
Fishing season opens: Rainbows bring smiles at Bay Beach lagoon - May 6, 2007 PG
Spearing of muskie elicits mixed reaction - May 6, 2007 PG


[PCB] Debate over Fox River channel depth small part of PCB project: EPA official warns forum may not have impact on plan's release - May 5, 2007 PG
[PCB] Public can weigh in on Fox River cleanup - May 5, 2007 PC
Pulling together to fight weeds: Bay boulevard tended without use of chemicals - May 5, 2007 MJS
Fishing opener boosts area businesses - May 5, 2007 PC
Fishing: Green Bay angler third in FLW walleye event - May 5, 2007 PG
Opening day all about brook trout - May 5, 2007 MJS
Weekly outdoor notes - May 5, 2007 MJS
Editorial: Pass Great Lakes compact now - May 5, 2007 MJS
Editorial: It's time for action on bill to implement water deal; The committee debating legislation to bring about an agreement to protect the world's largest body of fresh water should not allow this session to end without reaching consensus - May 5, 2007 MJS
Editorial: Cultivate an interest in community gardening and farming - May 5, 2007 MJS
 

[PCB] DNR: Capping won't stop flow: Officials debate if cleanup will hurt river travel - May 4, 2007 PC
[PCB] DNR: Capping won’t block river travel: Kagen says clean-up amendment could thwart navigation plans - May 4, 2007 PG
Plan may hurt bid for wind power: Imported hydro energy could satisfy 'green' quota - May 4, 2007 MJS
Neenah earns Tree City USA award - May 4, 2007 PC
Rods, reels at the ready as anglers set to cast off - May 4, 2007 PG
'We know the fish are there,' DNR director says - May 4, 2007 PG
Bald eagle pair near Milwaukee hatches young - May 4, 2007 MJS
Climate Fight Deemed Affordable - May 4, 2007 CapTimes
Letter: Laws on Great Lakes ballast water have gone nowhere - May 4, 2007 SP
 

[PCB] DNR: Capping won’t block river travel: Kagen says clean-up amendment could thwart navigation plans - May 3, 2007 PC
Calumet water, livestock proposal delayed: Mega-farms face stricter rules to keep wells clean - May 3, 2007 PC
Honeybee die-offs have local impact: Ripple effect may hurt state crops - May 3, 2007 MHT
Neenah earns Tree City USA award - May 3, 2007 PC
Group delivers ducks to safe waters - May 3, 2007 PG
Not fit for swimmers: Trouble from storm-water pipes might extend beyond Bay - May 3, 2007 MJS
Eaglet hatches in Mequon: Bald eagle chick is area's first in 100 years, and a second could be in nest - May 3, 2007 MJS
Prion-disease vaccine shown to be effective in mice: Method could fight chronic wasting disease in deer - May 3, 2007 MJS
Get the lead out to save wildlife - May 3, 2007 PG
Great outdoors almanac - May 3, 2007 PG
Letter: Plastic bags can be recycled (Scroll down) - May 3, 2007 PG
Editorial: Completed pipeline is good news for suburbs - May 3, 2007 PG

[PCB] River dredging gets push Deeper channel seen as boon to Fox River efforts - May 2, 2007 PC
[PCB] Cruise owner backs Fox River dredging: Six-foot channel is cutting it close for Foxy Lady - May 2, 2007 PG
[PCB] Kagen tests waters for deeper Fox channel: Lawmaker solicits opinions from boating industry - May 2, 2007 PG
[PCB] Editorial: Dealing with PCBs hits critical time frame - May 2, 2007 PG
Doyle seeks conservation provisions in new farm bill - May 2, 2007 PC
Doyle testifies on Senate farm bill: Governor pushes alternative energy - May 2, 2007 PG
Energy group invites public to meeting - May 2, 2007 PC
WPS shopping for wind projects - May 2, 2007 PG
Green program called 'slow growing': Few groups have joined state's compliance plan - May 2, 2007 MJS
Anglers to net from trout stocking - May 2, 2007 MJS
Weekly fishing report - May 2, 2007 MJS
Editorial: Pressure on dairy farmers grows as available land shrinks - May 2, 2007 MHT

[PCB] Kagen invites public to hearing on PCBs - May 1, 2007 PC
Letter: Keep tabs on recycling when weather is windy
- May 1, 2007 PC


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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