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In 1974, Wisconsin counted just a handful of bald eagle nests in its northern counties. Today, every single county in the state hosts these majestic birds, marking one of conservation's greatest comebacks.
Six new scholarships totaling thousands of dollars are now available to students across Dunn County, Wisconsin, thanks to local families honoring loved ones while opening doors to education. From agriculture to Spanish studies, the awards support diverse career paths for graduating seniors.
Seven new volunteers in Green Bay just completed training to become court-appointed advocates for children in the foster care system. Each will spend at least a year as a consistent, caring voice for kids who need it most.
Dane County, Wisconsin is expanding access to electric vehicles with 22 new charging stations designed to reach renters and rural residents. The "Charge Up Dane County" initiative prioritizes neighborhoods where home charging isn't an option.
Alliant Energy is building Wisconsin's most powerful wind farm in Columbia County, bringing clean energy to over 100,000 homes. The project will create up to 150 construction jobs and strengthen the state's energy reliability.
Alliant Energy is building one of Wisconsin's largest wind farms, a $730 million project that will power 100,000 homes while saving customers $463 million over 35 years. The Columbia County project proves clean energy is becoming both more affordable and more efficient than ever before.
A new digital platform in Marathon County, Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. In just two months, over 400 volunteers have signed up to support 36 local nonprofits through a single free platform.
For over 30 years, the Pete Schuster Memorial Broom Squad has gathered each spring to transform Peninsula Players Theatre from winter slumber into a welcoming home for performers. This May 9th, nearly 90 volunteers will sweep, dust, and spruce up the Fish Creek theater, proving that community spirit is alive and well in Door County.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
The St. Croix Valley Foundation is giving 30 to 35 Pierce County students $2,500 each to pursue their college dreams. Applications close March 15 for scholarships designed to help high school seniors and adults returning to school overcome financial barriers.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
Alliant Energy just submitted plans for a 277-megawatt wind farm in central Wisconsin that would become the state's most powerful clean energy site. After five years of planning with local landowners, the Columbia Wind project could bring 150 jobs and $100 million in tax revenue to the community.
Thanks to over 30,000 volunteers and 750,000 acres of protected land, Wisconsin has created the country's largest trail camera project, documenting everything from otter romps to bobcat families. The citizen science effort has produced 21 scientific publications and helps guide wildlife management for 14 species.
When floodwaters threatened two Wisconsin communities, neighbors showed up by the dozens to fill sandbags and protect homes. New London and Nichols turned emergency alerts into opportunities for communities to unite.
Wisconsin is catching up to its Midwestern neighbors with a record number of clean energy projects heading for approval this year. The shift could save residents money while reducing the state's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Wisconsin is inviting everyday people to become community scientists and help protect the state's rarest plants and animals. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore nature and make a difference.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
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