The biggest thing that needs to happen to make this a strong bill is to remove limitations on the DNR to ensure that SB 312 doesn’t undermine long-term remediation efforts by letting PFAS polluters off the hook. As drafted, SB 312 includes limitations on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s authority to test for […]
PFAs
This post is about per and polyfluoroalkl (PFAs) substances other common names are profluorinated (PFCs). These chemicals are used to make products resistant to oil, water, and heat. PFA’s were invented by 3M and DuPont in the 1930s. Today they are compounds known as PFOs, PFOA, PfNA, & PfHxs. Brand names include Teflon and Scotchgard. […]
URGENT NEWS!!
I asking you call representative John Nygren TODAY and his colleagues in the senate to support SB 772 and SB 773. It is for Clean Water in Marinette, Peshtigo, & Porterfield. Here’s Rep. Nygren’s information. (608) 266-2343 Here are some talking points.Talking Points for SB 772/773• Grant the UW $250,000 to research how to destroy PFAS• […]