The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) is excited to release a new Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin map telling the story of how the landscape was shaped over the last 2.58 million years. The long-awaited map is fifty years in the making. Many of the landforms will be recognizable to Wisconsin outdoor enthusiasts, such as those exploring the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Read on

For this year’s Day of the Badger, we are highlighting four key Natural Resource Institute programs—Upham Woods, the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS), Water Action Volunteers (WAV), and the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program. From environmental education, to sediment mapping, to stream monitoring, these programs do so much for the community. Read on

The Wisconsin Ag Climate Outlook (WACO) includes historical and current weather patterns, soil moisture, precipitation, and crop progress. Combining data from national and local sources, including the National Weather Service, regional climate centers, Wisconet, USDA, and the U.S. Drought Monitor, WACO provides Wisconsin-specific climate information tailored to the agricultural community. Read on

A new national study reveals that farmers markets are much more than just a place to buy fresh produce; they are vital community hubs that boost health, foster social connections, and support local economies. The study, conducted by researchers at the Natural Resources Institute and the Farmers Market Coalition, provides compelling evidence of the widespread benefits of these community spaces. Read on

Dr. Kaitlin Reinl, Research Coordinator at the Lake Superior Reserve, and collaborators recently co-authored a peer-reviewed study revealing the relationship between climate change and abrupt changes in algal biomass. The results can aid in developing targeted conservation efforts to preserve the ecological balance of lakes and protect water quality. Read on

The Maquoketa Group is a rock formation made up primarily of shale and can be found in southeastern Wisconsin. Esther Stewart and a number of other WGNHS researchers are using a wide variety of techniques to map this hard-to-reach formation—gathering data from both the air and the ground, using a combination of wells and geophysics in order to define the borders and thickness of the shale. Read on

What began as a collaboration between several land-grant universities in the Mississippi River Basin has now grown to include farmers, non-profit organizations and businesses in the ag industry. Jenny Seifert, Watershed Outreach Specialist at NRI, joins The Water Table podcast to explain why One Good Idea is so important, and how farmer-to-farmer learning is crucial to agricultural water management. Listen to the full episode

The Lake Superior Reserve, along with seven other Reserves, are working with University of Wisconsin students in a new collaborative course. The partnership allows students to gain practical research experience, and helps the Reserves analyze the vast quantities of data from their System Wide Monitoring Program. Read on

Kinnard Farms in Northeastern Wisconsin is gaining national attention for their pioneering work in collaboration with NRCS, USDA, and USGS. The farm is the first in the nation to have a Phosphorus removal system and denitrifying bioreactor in-line on the same tile system within a field. This technology will help analyze and reduce nutrient runoff in the agricultural fields. Read on

Hydrogeologic resources are vital for making land use and natural resources decisions, and the geologists at WGNHS are experts at making them. From gathering the data to building tools like maps and atlas's, WGNHS has the state of Wisconsin covered. Read on

April 2

Research in the Rotunda

April 8-9

Day of the Badger

April 8, 15, 22

Getting Started with Stewardship Webinar

April 22

WAV Baseline Monitoring Refresher Training

April 21

Webinar: Insights from the Lake Superior Coastal Wetlands Climate Resiliency Study

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