A major program that protects drinking water is on the chopping block in Congress. Lawmakers are considering slashing $2.4 billion dollars from the State Revolving Fund. The program helps Wisconsin replace lead pipes and filter toxic contamination out of drinking water supplies. Our state will lose $54 million next year if funding gets cut.

Parts of Wisconsin are being invaded this month—by lake midges. Swarms of the insects have been seen rising from waterbodies including Lake Monona in Madison. The bugs can create quite a scene when they all hatch at once, but they are harmless. And they provide food for fish, bats and birds.

Knowledge is power. For a deep dive into environmental issues in Wisconsin, check out my Defender podcast at cleanwisconsin.org or wherever you get your podcasts.