Finally, Democrats take offensive in DNR Sewergate mess.

It looks like DNR Sec. Cathy Stepp is trying to spin her way out of what is clearly a lapse in judgment and responsibility when it comes to protecting the environment. According to a recent report in the Wisconsin State Journal, the DNR appears to be allowing for mistakes, politically motivated solutions, and minimal fines, to bring about an atmosphere of self regulation when it comes to pollution.

Democratic state representatives are calling for an investigation. Channel3000:

Democratic state lawmakers are calling for a legislative investigation, along with hearings open to the public, to explore the state Department of Natural Resources' actions in a case involving an Oconomowoc sewage company.

The 12 legislators are requesting a public hearing after Herr Environmental was potentially poisoning drinking water wells by dumping human waste nearby.

The lawmakers said they want to investigate the DNR's enforcement of the case, citing a Wisconsin State Journal article that reported Scott Gunderson, top political appointee at the DNR, received political contributions from the owner Herr Environmental and his wife in 2006 and 2008.