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Worming into Wisconsin

a closer look at the underground allies we never should have had

It’s 6am in early spring and I’m geared up to hike towards my local arboretum in Eau Claire. I’m volunteering for The Nature Conservancy, ready to stick my feet into unknown places, familiarize myself with the dirt, and get to know the locals a bit more – the locals, of course, being creatures, bacteria, plants, fungi...

Recycling Do’s and Don’ts: Are You Putting The Wrong Items In Your Recycling Bin?

some of the top recycling mistakes in Eau Claire County

Not every item you think is recyclable actually is, and a lot of items actually need to be dropped off at a specific site, not tossed into your recycling bins. While folks who sort through recyclables picked up by local waste management businesses are on the lookout for such items, it helps everyone – including the environment – to know if and where common household items can be recycled...

These Chippewa Valley Salons Recycle Almost Everything – Even Hair

Estilo Salon locations in E.C., Menomonie now Green Circle Certified

Earlier this year, Estilo and its sister salon in Menomonie became two of only a handful of salons in the region to become Green Circle Certified. The certification means that the salons recycle 85 to 95% of their waste. And that doesn’t just mean the paper, glass ...

RESEARCH & RAW DEAL: 2023 LAKES REU Community Forum to Be Hosted in Menomonie

public welcome to enjoy the open research forum about the Red Cedar Watershed

Students, farmers, environmental enthusiasts, and the rest of the community are invited to engage in this year’s Linking Applied Knowledge in Environmental Sustainability Research Experience for Undergraduates program (LAKES REU) Forum to learn...

UWEC Once Again Named ‘Green College’

university included in 2023 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges

UW-Eau Claire is among the 455 colleges and universities in the U.S. and beyond that the well-known education services company includes in this year’s Guide to Green Colleges, which highlights schools that are committed to the environment and ...

Rooftop Solar Project Underway on Altoona Public Housing

grants, tax credits fund project at Solis Circle

Installation of the rooftop photovoltaic project began in early April at the Solis Circle housing project, 1511 Devney Drive, on Altoona’s south side. The system will project up to 40 kilowatts of solar power to the residents of Solis Circle, saving an estimated ...

Land, Water, and People: Conference to Address Water Quality in Red Cedar River Basin

annual conference to be at UW-Stout on March 9

The annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference at UW-Stout will bring together farmers, landowners, recreational users, students, and others local water lovers on March 9 with the goal of improving the quality of water in the Red Cedar River and its associated lakes ...

Eau Claire Gets on No Mow May Bandwagon

City Council votes to ease lawn-height restrictions to aid pollinators

“No Mow May” is now officially on the books in the City of Eau Claire. The Eau Claire City Council voted Jan. 24 on a resolution that indirectly encourages homeowners to hold off on their yard work for a month in a way that can benefit pollinators. However, as some ...

Don’t Throw That Phone Away!

now that we’ve got your attention, let’s talk about electronic waste

Part of buying electronics is responsibly disposing of them. Electronics contain chemicals that if broken and disposed of improperly are toxic and can pollute the environment. In addition, electronics ...

Exploring the Solar Scenario

looking at the feasibility of solar power in the Valley with Next Step Energy

As solar power becomes far more mainstream, and with a surging interest to remove dependency on fossil fuels, residential and business solar PV (photovoltaic) energy systems are becoming more ...