Monthly Archives: June 2018

Shake the Lake. Contaminate the Lake.

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Steve Glass

Fireworks displays, like Madison’s “Shake the Lake” are spectacular.  But, what chemicals are in fireworks?  How might they impact our air, land, and water? This Saturday June 23, 2018 from 5-11 pm Madison, WI will stage its annual fireworks festival. … Continue reading →

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Pope Farm Conservancy Weathers Severe Spring Storms

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Steve Glass

Eighty-year old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Spillway Handles 5″ of rain in 3 hours on June 16 Sections of highway and stormwater infrastructure in parts of  northern and southern Wisconsin crumbled under the force of this spring’s storms.  In addition to … Continue reading →

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