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Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust.

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Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust.

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TOWN OF CALUMET, WI – The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is excited to announce an Agricultural Runoff Treatment System, or “ARTS,” will be constructed in the Town of Calumet, designed to significantly reduce harmful phosphorus levels and improve water quality in Lake Winnebago. This project represents a collaborative, community-centered effort to enhance both environmental health and flood resilience in the region.

What is ARTS?

Think of ARTS as a natural filter. This system uses specialized basins, natural treatment wetlands, and innovative phosphorus removal methods to capture excess nutrients before they reach the lake. These systems are designed to trap and filter particles and pollutants, capturing over 60% of phosphorus and other sediments, while increasing the area’s stormwater storage capacity to help manage heavy rains and reduce flood risks for nearby residents.

“Each year, we see Lake Winnebago turn green from algae blooms with a major cause being runoff from the land,” says Jim Wickersham, Director of Winnebago Waterways for the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. “By controlling water running off the land, we’re making a big difference for local families, anglers, boaters, and future generations.”

A Joint Effort for a Cleaner Future

This project is made possible by the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, in collaboration with the Town of Calumet and their Runoff Reduction Committee, Fond du Lac County Watersheds Alliance, and Fond du Lac County Land and Water Conservation Department with generous funding partners the Great Lakes Commission, Fund for Lake Michigan, and the Caerus Foundation. Each organization brings resources and expertise to help achieve a cleaner, healthier watershed.

Why It Matters to Our Community

Lake Winnebago is the heart of this community, providing drinking water for thousands, a place for family outings, and a vibrant hub for fishing and boating. But when Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) take over, the lake’s ecosystem is disrupted, fish populations suffer, and the water can become unsafe. This project is a big step toward reversing these issues, helping make Lake Winnebago a cleaner, safer place for everyone.

Our Local Partners Make It Possible

This project is a true community effort, thanks to the hard work and support from the Town of Calumet and the Runoff Reduction Committee. Working together, we’re not only protecting our own lake but setting an example for other communities around the Great Lakes to follow.

“This project shows the power of community,” says Wickersham. “It’s about people coming together to protect something we all care about—making Lake Winnebago clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone.”

For more details about ARTS and other efforts to protect Lake Winnebago, visit fox-wolf.org.

About Us

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is a non-profit organization that works with partners to protect and restore the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River Basin.

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​​​​​​​APPLETON, WI – For 10 years, farmers in the Fox-Wolf River Basin have come together to discuss conservation, water quality, and soil health solutions. “These roundtables provide real solutions farmers can take home and use right away,” said Tim Burns, Climate Smart Agriculture Coordinator at Fox-Wolf. “It’s about sharing what works and learning from each other to keep improving.” The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance invites farmers, agronomists, and conservation professionals to the 2025 Fox-Wolf Farmer Roundtables—events built around practical strategies to boost yields, profitability, and resilience through sustainable farming practices.

Event Details

Kaukauna, WI:

Date: February 18, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Van Abel’s of Hollandtown

Oshkosh, WI:

Date: February 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Brighton Acres

A Decade of Conservation Impact

The first Fox-Wolf Farmer Roundtable, launched in 2015, came during a turning point for conservation farming. Farmers were beginning to adopt practices like cover crops and no-till systems at a pace never seen before. This event has grown into a trusted space for peer-to-peer learning and sharing real-world experiences. The Roundtables continue to address the challenges farmers face today—offering insights that help producers stay profitable while protecting water and soil health.

Why Should Farmers Attend?

  • Build Soil Health and Resilience: Discover practical techniques to improve soil structure, reduce runoff, and increase drought resistance.
  • Learn from a Soil Health Expert: Keynote speaker Barry Fisher will share insights and strategies for building profitable, sustainable systems.
  • Take Home Actionable Tips: Engage in discussions on water quality, soil health systems, and solutions to common farming challenges.
  • Expand Your Network: Swap ideas, share success stories, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch and drinks during the Networking Happy Hour.

About the Keynote Speaker

Barry Fisher is a nationally recognized leader in soil health with nearly four decades of experience. He now works as a consultant and trainer through Fisher Soil Health LLC, helping farmers build sustainable systems. Barry and his wife Michael practice soil health on their Indiana farm.

Register Today—Seats Are Filling Fast!

Don’t miss this opportunity to build on a decade of conservation leadership and practical solutions. Reserve your seat online at bit.ly/FarmerRoundtable or register at the door. Space is limited, and seats are filling fast—don’t wait to secure your spot! For questions, contact Tim Burns at tim@fwwa.org or (920) 840-0104.

About Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting and restoring water resources in the Fox-Wolf River Basin. By engaging with farmers and conservation leaders, the Alliance promotes practices that sustain soil health, improve water quality, and build resilient agricultural systems.

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After 34 years of service, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Professor Emeritus Hallet J. “Bud” Harris is stepping down from Wisconsin Sea Grant’s Advisory Council. During that time, Harris served as chair of the council for 13 years and provided expertise on the bay of Green Bay ecology.

His involvement with Wisconsin Sea Grant began even earlier than that. First Wisconsin Sea Grant Director Robert Ragotzkie supported Harris’ Green Bay research projects and created a Green Bay subprogram that ran for many years.

Bud Harris, submitted image

“If not for Sea Grant, my focus on Green Bay wouldn’t have happened,” Harris said. “A lot of funds were committed to my research and to other researchers who were looking into the ecological health of the bay.”

Harris described his time on the advisory council as, “Great! The diverse Wisconsin geographic connections of people on the council and the diversity of their professions really worked well.”

During his UW–Green Bay teaching career Harris earned many awards. He also amassed a collection of more than 1,400 publications, reports and theses on the bay’s ecology, which is housed in the UW–Green Bay library archives.

“It is gratifying to see how foundational research can result in positive changes for the bay. It’s important for Sea Grant to keep reminding the public that research matters,” Harris added.

With his wife Vickie, Harris worked with the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, Great Lakes scientists, Green Bay resource managers and stakeholders to create an ecosystem restoration case study, which became the forerunner to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Remedial Action Plan for lower Green Bay and the Fox River. The plan was the first of 43 restoration plans in the Great Lakes basin to be approved. It set the bar for stakeholder engagement, involving more than 100 people on eight technical and citizen advisory committees.

For more information on the couple’s careers, please visit this previous Sea Grant story. Harris’ thoughts about serving on the advisory council are noted in this additional story.

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Areas of light to moderate snow, will continue to move across east central and far northeast Wisconsin this morning. Total accumulations of 1 to 2 inches is possible by the time the snow ends around 10 am. Snowfall reports indicate around 1 inch has fallen from Oshkosh to Manitowoc so far this morning. The snow will cause roads to be snow covered and slippery. If traveling, be prepared for winter driving and give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely.

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Areas of light snow, along with some patchy freezing drizzle or mist, will continue to move across central and east central WI early this morning. The wintry mix could produce a light coating of snow or ice on roads and sidewalks. If traveling, be prepared for slick spots and slow down if necessary.

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Areas of very light snow and freezing drizzle or mist will continue to move across parts of central and east central WI early this morning. The wintry mix could produce a light coating of ice on roads and sidewalks. If traveling, be prepared for slick spots and slow down if necessary.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Areas of very light snow and freezing drizzle or mist will continue to move across parts of central and east central WI early this morning. The wintry mix could produce a light coating of ice on roads and sidewalks. If traveling, be prepared for slick spots and slow down if necessary.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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An area of very light freezing drizzle or mist will continue to move across Winnebago, Waushara and Waupaca counties late this evening, shifting east across east central WI through the early morning hours. It could produce a light coating of ice on roads and sidewalks, so travel with care if you are outside tonight.

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Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024

By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit

This article was republished with permission from Planet Detroit. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here.

This year brought a whirlwind of changes and challenges for Michigan’s environment and energy future. From smoky skies to dark money scandals, the stories we covered revealed how deeply personal and interconnected these issues are for all of us who call this state home.

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park celebrates 50 years of environmental stewardship

By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media

This story was originally published by Ideastream.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is turning 50, and celebrating the milestone by highlighting decades of expansion, development and environmental preservation.

In September, the park kicked off hikes, happy hours and scavenger hunts — events that will continue through the end of 2025 — to showcase how far Northeast Ohio’s national park has come since its founding in 1974.

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2024 Highlights: Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Blog Recap

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with collaboration, growth, and meaningful progress for the Fox-Wolf Watershed. From tackling invasive species to expanding community programs and protecting water quality, we’ve seen what’s possible when people come together to care for our rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Whether you volunteered, donated, or simply stayed informed, your support has made a difference—and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum. Here are some of this year’s highlights!

January 2024

February 2024

March 2024

April 2024

May 2024

September 2024

October 2024

December 2024

Looking Ahead—Let’s Keep the Momentum Going in 2025!

As we celebrate the successes of 2024, let’s remember protecting the Fox-Wolf Watershed is a journey we take together. Each volunteer hour, donation, and shared story brings us closer to a future where clean water and healthy ecosystems thrive.

Thank you for being part of this important work. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish next year—let’s make 2025 our most impactful year yet!

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Areas of dense fog had moved into parts of Outagamie and Winnebago counties at 9 pm. It is possible that patchy dense fog may move into Brown and Calumet counties between 10pm and Midnight and last for a few hours. Be careful if you will be traveling later tonight.

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In addition to the dense fog this morning, the cold ground has allowed roads, bridges, sidewalks and parking lots to become slippery. This is even occurring where air temperatures remain slightly above freezing. These conditions are expected to continue through mid morning. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling and to increase the following distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility due to the dense fog, and be aware that if the road looks just wet, it could very well be icy.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.A thin glaze could lead to slippery conditions in spots until mid morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of dense freezing fog have been noted in spots across the area early this morning. The freezing fog may leave a thin coating of ice on roads, bridges and sidewalks.

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In addition to the dense fog overnight, the cold ground has resulted in roads, bridges, sidewalks and parking lots to become slippery. This is even occurring where air temperatures remain above freezing. These conditions are expected to continue through sunrise. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling and to increase your following distance between you and vehicle ahead of you. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility due to the dense fog, and be aware that if the road looks just wet, it could very well be icy.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

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Widespread areas of fog, some locally dense, are expected to develop tonight across the region beginning around midnight. With temperatures fall into the middle to upper 20s across northern and central WI freezing fog will be possible. Fog may linger through Sunday morning and into Sunday afternoon, particularly across the Fox Valley and east-central WI. Motorists are urged to use caution traveling early Sunday morning. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility and be aware that if the road looks wet, it could be icy.

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Widespread areas of fog, some locally dense, are expected to develop tonight across the region beginning around midnight. With temperatures fall into the middle to upper 20s across northern and central WI freezing fog will be possible. Fog may linger through Sunday morning and into Sunday afternoon, particularly across the Fox Valley and east-central WI. Motorists are urged to use caution traveling early Sunday morning. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility and be aware that if the road looks wet, it could be icy.

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Points North: Complete With His Language

By Daniel Wanschura

Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.

This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.

Kenny Pheasant didn’t know it then, but he first became a teacher at a grocery store meat counter on Manitoulin Island.

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The Right to Consciousness

Picasso’s Guernica bursts forth in a jumble of body parts, animals crying out in pain and heavy layers of historical context, created to tell the story of a physical battle. The original oil painting is 11.5 feet tall by 25.5 feet long and can be seen in person at the Reina Sofía Museum, Spain’s national modern and contemporary art center in Madrid.

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Visibilities have improves across the area; therefore, the Dense Fog Advisory will expire. Some patchy dense fog is still possible across the region, so caution is still advised when driving.

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads and sidewalks may still be slick this morning even as air temperatures rise above freezing.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. The fog along with below freezing through midday could result in slippery spots on untreated roads and sidewalks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads and sidewalks may be slick into tonight due to a combination of the fog and freezing drizzle.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Untreated roads and sidewalks may be slick into tonight due to a combination of the fog and freezing drizzle.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

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Climate takes its toll on the “cherry capital of the world”

By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio

This coverage is made possible through a partnership with IPR and Grist, a nonprofit independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future.

Walking between rows of dormant cherry and apple trees in mid-November, Raul Gomez, operations manager at Wunsch Farms on the Old Mission Peninsula, pointed out sweet cherry varieties like black pearls.

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Walleye Numbers are Down in Lake Erie

Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODW) officials have released their 2024 trawl survey indexes for Lake Erie’s two most-sought sportfish: yellow perch and walleye. This year’s results bring an end to a streak of wildly successful hatches for walleye. For yellow perch two of Ohio’s three management zones were above average, with the third zone down by 70% over last year.  

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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. The fog along with below freezing through midday could result in slippery spots on untreated roads and sidewalks.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Fog over southern Wisconsin is spreading north. Observations indicate the fog has become dense in some areas. Areas of dense fog will begin to impact areas south of highway 29 late this morning, and across the rest of northern Wisconsin early this afternoon. Plan on visibility to be reduced to less than one- quarter mile at times once the fog arrives. With temperatures below freezing, the fog could create slick spots on untreated roads and elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. A dense fog advisory may eventually be needed for much of the area beginning later this morning if the fog persists. Motorists are urged to use caution traveling early this morning. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility and be aware that if the road looks wet, it could be icy.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Patchy freezing drizzle expected. A light glaze of ice accumulation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Patchy fog and light freezing drizzle was occurring over much of the area early this morning. Thus far the drizzle was very light, leading to minimal icing or impacts on roads. The fog was producing visibility as low as one-half mile in spots. The freezing drizzle and fog could create slick spots on untreated surfaces, especially for elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Motorists are urged to use caution traveling early this morning. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility and be aware that if the road looks wet, it could be icy.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Patchy fog is expected across central and east-central Wisconsin tonight, which will limit visibility at times overnight. With temperatures below freezing, untreated surfaces may develop isolated slick spots, especially on elevated surfaces such as overpasses and bridges. Areas of drizzle will follow the fog in the early hours of Thursday, which may create icy spots on any surfaces still below freezing in the morning hours. Motorists are urged to use caution and monitor changing road conditions while traveling overnight and early in the morning on Thursday.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Patchy freezing drizzle and areas of fog will spread north tonight and Thursday. Although any precipitation will be very light, where air or ground temperatures are below freezing, a glazing of ice could develop on untreated roads, sidewalks, and bridges, resulting in slick travel. Temperatures will slowly warm above freezing from the south on Thursday, but colder surfaces could remain slick. If traveling late tonight or Thursday, monitor forecast updates, check road conditions before departing, and use extra caution.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Although patches of fog persist, visibility has been improving this morning. Therefore, the Dense Fog Advisory will expire at 9 AM.

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* WHAT...Visibility less than one-quarter mile in dense fog. With temperatures below freezing, the fog will cause untreated roads and sidewalks to become slippery. * WHERE...Waushara, Calumet, Winnebago, Brown, Outagamie, and Southern Oconto County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Untreated roads and sidewalks will be slippery due to freezing fog as temperatures are mainly in the single digits.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Low clouds and fog persist this morning across portions of the Fox Valley, staying just south and west of Green Bay as of 2 am. Thus far the fog is not widespread, but where it is occurring, visibility has dropped to one-quarter mile at times. It is possible the fog could become more widespread through daybreak. Untreated roads could become slippery due to the fog as temperatures are mainly in the single digits. If traveling early this morning, plan for varying visibility and road conditions. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.

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* WHAT...Snow gradually tapering off late this afternoon. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, especially from Oshkosh to Chilton to Manitowoc. * WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, and Outagamie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibilities. Hazardous travel conditions are expected for the evening commute, especially on any untreated secondary roads, bridges or overpasses.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, and Outagamie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibilities. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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* WHAT...A band of moderate snow is expected across the southern Fox Valley to Chilton to Manitowoc during the mid to late afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with the highest amounts across Winnebago, Calumet and Manitowoc counties. * WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, and Outagamie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of poor visibility. Hazardous travel conditions are likely for the evening commute, especially south of Highway 10.

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Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Brown County (WIC009) WI

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Waves of Change: Meet creative, organizer and educator Antonio Cosme

Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.

This month, we spoke with Antonio Cosme, an Indigenous-descended creative, organizer and educator from southwest Detroit whose current work spans conservation, environmental justice and traditional ecological activities.

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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week issued an opinion affirming that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has the authority to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with their rules, following a lawsuit accusing the department of violating the Fourth Amendment by taking soil and water samples without a warrant. Read the full story by Michigan Advance.

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More details have emerged about Enbridge’s Line 6 oil spill in Wisconsin, as well as drone footage captured earlier this week by an activist who works to protect waterways. The estimated size of the spill increased from 2 gallons to 69,300 gallons, and may change again. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for deals to create more green space in populated areas as part of an updated public lands strategy. The goal is to equitably provide public access to green space, wildlife habitat and public hunting closer to where people live, department officials say. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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The city of Grand Rapids has received a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy for its Grand River restoration project. The project will restore rapids, significantly improve aquatic habitat and connectivity, and provide increased access for people to enjoy the Grand River. Read the full story by WOOD-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.

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The Great Lakes Fishery Commission says since the pandemic, the prevalence of sea lamprey has increased in all five Great Lakes thanks to control efforts largely being suspended at the height of COVID-19. Read the full story by Toronto City News.

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Energy News Roundup: Wisconsin reacts to oil spill as pipeline fight continues

The company planning a controversial pipeline reroute in northern Wisconsin recently told officials that it spilled approximately 69,300 gallons of crude oil in the southern part of the state, making this Wisconsin’s largest oil spill since at least 2012. Enbridge first reported the spill, which was caused by an underground equipment failure on its Line 6 pipeline, on Nov.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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The U.S. National Ice Center released its 2024-2025 seasonal outlook this month, predicting slightly below to near normal ice conditions across the Great Lakes — a stark turnaround from last season’s record-breaking absence of ice. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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