Great Lakes Invasive Species: Groups are urging the federal government to restart the billion-dollar Brandon Road Interbasin project after hundreds of juvenile invasive carp were found about 80 miles from Lake Michigan, warning the fish could damage native habitat and the region’s $7B fishery. Water Quality & Habitat: A roughly $300,000 dredging project on Lake Onalaska’s north shore is ahead of schedule, aiming to remove sediment to deepen water, improve fish habitat, and support long-term lake health. Pipeline Safety: Wisconsin officials, including the DNR, demanded Enbridge halt work on the Line 5 reroute after a natural gas liquids spill tied to an excavation-site incident in Iron County. Wild Rice Watch: The DNR says wild rice production is improving in 2026 after heavy spring rain and steadier conditions, though low water could make canoe navigation tricky. Local Resilience & Community: West Salem’s Linda’s Bakery is joining the Sweet Relief fundraiser for late-July tornado victims, sending proceeds to disaster food relief. Data Centers & Local Control: Kenosha residents are pushing for a moratorium on a proposed Microsoft data center, citing environmental and noise concerns plus energy and water demand.