Endocrine disruptors have been called a “global threat†to people and wildlife, but Wisconsin is lagging behind Minnesota in testing its waters for them. Read More
Experts say Wisconsin lakes’ chemical cocktail likely similar to Minnesota's
When Mark Ferrey started looking for endocrine disruptors in a dozen Minnesota lakes in 2007, he found them in every one — even the remote ones that were supposed to be pristine reference lakes. Read More
Federal and state governments have issued scant guidance on the risks hormone-disrupting chemicals pose to people, but University of Wisconsin-Madison pediatric endocrinologist Ellen Connor is not waiting for an official verdict. Read More
These stories launch a major new project, Water Watch Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television are examining the quality and supply of Wisconsin’s water.