RURAL WATER E-NEWS …………………………….……….….……………………………. 11/11/2026
Happy Veteran’s Day from WRWA to Everyone who served our Beautiful Country!
Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training ~ November 17, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI 54467, (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage) | Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Conservation wins big during Wisconsin’s midterm elections ~ During this election, conservation and the use of the state’s natural resources were a big point for many when picking a candidate to vote for. Conservation wins big during Wisconsin’s midterm elections | WXPR
3M reaches $7.35B settlement over PFAS; some in Wisconsin may qualify for compensation ~ The deal would provide compensation to those suffering from certain cancers and diseases linked to PFAS 3M reaches $7.35B settlement over PFAS; some in Wisconsin may qualify for compensation. – WPR
Mussels regaining a foothold in the upper Mississippi River after decades of decline ~ For 25 years, Minnesota has been putting threatened mussels back into its rivers. Now, their numbers are growing. Mussels return to upper Mississippi River after decades of decline
A ‘bathtub’ along Lake Michigan opens to hold tons of toxic sediment ~ The $123M project came in under budget and is expected to fill up over the next 20 to 30 years from dredging southeast Wisconsin rivers A ‘bathtub’ along Lake Michigan opens to hold tons of toxic sediment – WPR
Paying farmers for reducing runoff saves money and supports conservation, study finds ~ For decades, U.S. farmers have been adopting conservation practices like cover crops and no-till planting using financial help through the federal Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP. But a new study shows this may not be the most cost-effective way to stop runoff and improve water quality around working lands. Paying farmers for reducing runoff saves money and supports conservation, study finds | Agriculture | leadertelegram.com
Quote ~ “I think I discovered the secret of life. You just hang around until you get used to it.” – Sally Brown (Charlie’s sister)