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The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk is an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report For America and funded by the Walton Family Foundation. Wisconsin Watch is a member of the network.

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‘Highly toxic’ hemlock widespread in Midwest — and spreading

by Olivia Cohen / The Cedar Rapids Gazette August 6th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Poison hemlock, the toxic plant that killed Socrates thousands of years ago, is becoming more prevalent in the Midwest.

Man stands among green plants.
Posted inEnvironment

A warming climate is changing growing conditions, shifting planting zones northward

by Olivia Cohen / The Cedar Rapids Gazette July 25th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

Wisconsin pig farmer holds on at Wonderfarm as Washington breaks a promise

Avatar photo by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch July 2nd, 2025August 20th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Two men stand near metal gates and an animal at a farm.
Posted inEnvironment

Trump’s tariffs are hurting US agriculture. Some farmers support them anyway.

by Illan Ireland / Mississippi Free Press June 18th, 2025June 18th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

One Iowa landowner fights to farm a designated wetland. Others could face consequences downstream

by Jared Strong / The Gazette, Jess Savage / WNIJ and Illan Ireland / Mississippi Free Press April 23rd, 2025April 23rd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Wetland
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For sport or food, love of birds is saving grace for America’s wetlands

by Greg Stanley / Minnesota Star Tribune April 22nd, 2025April 22nd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

Framing wetlands as a flooding solution won bipartisan support in Wisconsin. Could it work elsewhere?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Caitlin Looby / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 18th, 2025April 18th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

A new era dawns for America’s disappearing wetlands as feds retreat from oversight

Avatar photo by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 15th, 2025April 17th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

The Forest Service is cutting down more trees despite their ability to capture carbon

by Bryan Chou / Columbia Missourian March 12th, 2025March 12th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

Bogs hold a climate solution through carbon capture, but many have been drained

by Jess Savage / WNIJ February 13th, 2025February 13th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inEnvironment

Opting for coexistence: Some Wisconsin landowners learn to live with beavers

Avatar photo by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch February 6th, 2025February 7th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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New federal law addresses climate extremes and flooding along Mississippi River

Avatar photo by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Delaney Dryfoos / The Lens January 21st, 2025January 29th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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