Great Lakes Conservation: New research suggests female lake sturgeon can live up to 427 years and males up to 279, using decades of data from multiple Great Lakes populations—new longevity estimates could reshape conservation and harvest rules. Clean Water & Rural Protections: A judge ruled Pierce County residents won a key victory against Ridge Breeze Dairy’s expansion, saying the DNR permit didn’t do enough to protect groundwater and must be revised with safeguards like monitoring. Fish Safety: Wisconsin DNR and DHS released updated 2026-2028 “Choose Wisely” fish consumption guidance online, adjusting advisories for contaminants including PFOS/PFAS, PCBs, and mercury. Line 5 Fallout: Enbridge’s Line 5 remains shut after a natural gas liquids leak in Iron County; hazmat teams reported no hazardous gases outside the incident area, while evacuations and monitoring continue. Severe Weather Recovery: Gov. Evers formally requested federal disaster aid for July’s EF-3 Fox Valley tornado, citing millions in residential and public infrastructure damage. Public Input on Power Lines: Over 50 Jefferson County residents packed a meeting to oppose a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line, raising concerns about land impacts and environmental or historical effects. Wildlife & Policy: Rep. Tom Tiffany renewed calls to let Wisconsin manage a recovered gray wolf population without federal interference, tying it to a proposed delisting bill.