Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a daily paper and news site, is part of the USA Today Network. With about 100 full-time journalists, the Journal Sentinel is recognized nationally for its excellence. While this news organization regularly does stories with national interest and impact, its focus is fiercely local, covering Milwaukee, southeastern Wisconsin and the state. The reporting chronicles the community, informs residents, holds officials accountable, exposes wrongdoing and highlights programs that work, engaging the community and helping to lead the search for solutions.

Current Position

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beat: Wisconsin environmental challenges (Mississippi River Basin Project)

Position:

Three species of invasive Asian carp are harming native freshwater species and tourism industry. Agricultural runoff threatens the river. "Forever chemicals" are polluting the groundwater. These and other issues are covered as part of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk. This initiative of Report for America, in partnership with the Missouri School of Journalism and the Society of Environmental Journalists, offers a network of collaborative reporting covering water, agriculture and environmental issues across the Mississippi River Basin.

Reporter: Madeline Heim