Tag: Milwaukee
New fence on an Ozaukee beach raises questions among neighbors about who has the right to walk the shoreline
A fence and a trail camera now prevent neighbors from walking up the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s laws governing beach use go back decades and differ […]
Presenting Curious City: The Deadliest Shipwreck in Great Lakes History
In 1860, the steamship Lady Elgin was struck by a small schooner in Lake Michigan. Around 300 people drowned in the disaster, making it the deadliest shipwreck in Great Lakes history. The tragedy would have a major influence on maritime safety in the Great Lakes.
How you can help Wisconsin monitor water quality at Great Lakes beaches
Every year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources asks for input from residents, beach managers, and public health officials about what changes are needed to the Wisconsin beach list. This […]
PCBs linger in Great Lakes waterways. What to know about the toxic chemical
PCBs — toxic industrial chemicals banned in the U.S. decades ago — still persist in Great Lakes waterways because they accumulate in sediment and move through the food chain, especially […]
He helped rid the Fox River of toxic chemicals. Then cancer came for him.
A former Lower Fox River PCB cleanup worker is searching for answers after being diagnosed with cancer and questioning whether long-term exposure to toxic chemicals during the massive remediation project […]