Loud Voices: Shorewood Takes On $7.5B Corp.
It started with a letter that flew under the radar: A small bedroom community taking on a $7.5B national company with strong ties to law enforcement, and thanks to determined residents, bagging the spy camera and chasing it out of town.
A true David and Goliath story.
Flock Cameras = FBI Cameras?
If your neighborhood has Flock Safety cameras mounted at intersections in your city, the FBI may soon be watching every vehicle that passes through, in near real time, without a warrant.
Our Rare Witness Tree
One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Henry Ford’s Model T was still seven years away. The Wright Brothers hadn’t flown. Women couldn’t yet vote. World War I was over a decade in the future.
And a young eastern white pine was taking root at the corner of Birch Bluff and Eureka North.
Toxins in Drinking Water: Not a Dry Subject
Is your drinking water actually safe—or just marketed that way?
PFAS chemicals are infiltrating municipal systems at unsettling rates, while cities offer reassurance that doesn’t always match reality.
The truth is blunt: even the smallest amount of PFAS is too much.
Deer in the Headlights: Managing the Herd
Deer are everywhere. They are beautiful or destructive, depending on what is (or was) growing on your property.
To make cohabitation with humans less conflictive while keeping the herd healthy, the DNR and local cities recognize the need for management.
SCA first published this article last year.
Suburban Coyotes: A Balance of Nature
The healthy coyote population in the western suburbs reflects their adaptability in spite of environmental changes, housing developments, and evolving ecosystems.
Some people consider these mammals a sign of a balanced natural environment.
On the flip side, the coyote’s sinister wolf-like appearance, coupled with tales of attacks on small pets, can cause plenty of angst.
Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard
Trees are an ongoing discussion point in Shorewood, both for their environmental importance and preservation. However, as the biologist, pollinator conservationist and author Heather Holm says, “Not all green is good.” This site offers up articles for favorable trees to plant for our changing climate. Meanwhile, here are some trees considered “undesirable.” What are the characteristics that make a tree less yard worthy? The tree is messy. Fruit, berries, or seed pods that make a huge mess of your yard each year. The tree is weak and prone to damage. Some trees are brittle by nature and very susceptible to wind damage or injury from heavy snow and ice. Ash trees, as well as now being susceptible to emerald ash borer, are notoriously brittle and prone to damage The tree is susceptible to pests and diseases. Be aware of coming disease or insects. The species drops a lot of pollen.
