Participants at a Women's Chainsaw Safety Class at the UW Lancaster Agricultural Research Station in June. This event was hosted by our Forestry Natural Resource Educators.
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Rooted in Respect: How Amy Carrozzino-Lyon Is Reviving Wetlands and Relationships Through Wild Rice |
Most days, you’ll find Amy Carrozzino-Lyon knee-deep in the soft shallows of the bay of Green Bay, scattering seeds of wild rice by hand. But what looks like a quiet act of restoration is, in truth, part of something far more powerful—a movement to restore not only wetlands, but connections: to the land, to tradition, and to one another. Read on
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| Eyes on the Water: How Snapshot Day Is Turning Wisconsinites into Guardians of Our Waters |
Winneconne resident Valerie Stabenow, an aquatic invasive species volunteer, has always been interested in doing things outside. A long-time UW–Madison Division of Extension Master Gardener, she once made a water garden out of an old animal stock tank and planted it full of beautiful free-floating plants — including water hyacinth. Her firsthand encounter with the fast-spreading water hyacinth became a powerful lesson. Read on
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The WGNHS Mapping Status Portal: A new way to discover our maps |
Have you ever wondered what WGNHS maps are available for a specific area of Wisconsin? The WGNHS Mapping Status Portal is a new tool available to help you find the maps you’re looking for. The WGNHS Mapping Status Portal was created by Hydrogeologist Amy Wiersma, GIS Specialist Matthew Rehwald, and Assistant Director for Technical Operations Peter Schoephoester. Today, we are speaking with Amy about this new tool for accessing WGNHS resources! Read on
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| Water WELLness: Managing your private well water system |
Badger Talks Quick Picks presentation series showcases exciting happenings, resources, and talent from the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Earlier this month, Kevin Masarik, Extension Specialist and Director of the Center for Watershed Science and Education, joined Badger Talks to discuss managing your private well water system. Read on
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Wisconsin’s 250 lake districts implement boating ordinances, manage water quality, and habitat restoration |
Every summer, boaters and swimmers descend on Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes to vacation and frolic in the water. But many communities around the state’s lakes know that summer fun often comes at a cost. Homeowners on these lakes are taking steps to protect water quality, regulate boating and restore habitats. Read on
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