Fines for polluters in Wisconsin drop 78% in one year, records show The DNR issued violation notices in 2014 against the operators of a Dane County

Financial penalties for violations of Wisconsin environmental laws fell sharply in 2015 to their lowest level in at least a decade.

Data released by a conservation organization show forfeitures paid by individuals and companies for violating state law totaled $306,834 last year.

That`s down 78% from nearly $1.4 million paid out in 2014. It`s also the lowest amount paid out for violations dating back to at least 2006, according to data...

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Ken Notes: My dreams of a bi-partisan pro environment movement in the state are dying quickly. Still when I talk to business leaders they want to work together for a better environment, they want to find real long term solutions, they want a DNR and EPA (not to mention environmental advocacy groups) that also understands the financial side of business. If we fail to work together now a legislative swing will return us to policy that forces business to leave the state. If we think the yo-yo policy approach is good for business I need to shut down WDNGreen, which would make my wife happy because it loses money anyway... Please email me your thoughts...