The Door County Environmental Council

10/17/2026

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10/17/2026

“Perleberg says the roots of aquatic plants anchor the lake bottom, keeping sediment from getting stirred up and clouding the water, and they help reduce algae blooms by absorbing nutrients that wash in from lawns, golf courses and farm fields.”

Some people may think that plants that grow in lakes are weeds that should be removed, but ecologists say native aquatic plants keep lakes healthy. They also prevent invasive species from taking over.

10/17/2026

“Lake Michigan jumped above normal on surface water around the end of June, and has generally been warmer than normal up to now. Lake Michigan is about six degrees warmer than normal right now.”

Here's a look at the surface water temperatures on the Great Lakes. Some areas of a few of the lakes are still quite warm.

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“While operating, the farm’s groundwater monitoring wells showed levels of ammonia that exceeded state groundwater standards on at least 22 days between 2017 and 2023, according to a complaint. Ammonia levels have been steadily declining since 2023. The farm also over applied nitrogen fertilizer from 2019 to 2023 and exceeded phosphorus levels on fields.”

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached a $245,000 settlement with a large livestock farm in Juneau County over allegations of manure polluting groundwater.

10/15/2026

Traffic Accident Report

By Tim Kowols -- A 21-year-old Sturgeon Bay man was airlifted to Door County Medical Center after his manure truck overturned in the town of Forestville on Tuesday.

10/14/2026

CTY D & Forest Drive - Reports of a manure truck overturned - leaking into the ditch.

10/14/2026

“Opponents are now asking state officials to take three specific steps: schedule a bipartisan meeting to draft legislation by Dec. 15, hold a legislative hearing on whether the projects are necessary in Wisconsin and hold a full Public Service Commission hearing on Midcontinent Grid Solutions' utility application.”

MADISON, Wis. -- Opponents of two proposed 765,000-volt transmission line projects took their fight to the State Capitol Tuesday, asking Wisconsin lawmakers to take action before the projects move forward.

10/14/2026

“Wildlife officials say the state is experiencing its largest outbreak on record of a deadly disease affecting white-tailed deer, with thousands of suspected cases reported across southeast Wisconsin.”

MADISON, Wis. -- Wildlife officials say the state is experiencing its largest outbreak on record of a deadly disease affecting white-tailed deer, with