Wild ricing in the St. Louis River Estuary: An immersive experience
Two of our staff members fully immersed themselves in the experience of harvesting wild rice.
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Annual Wequiock Creek tobacco blessing
This year’s tobacco blessing featured youth groups from three Native Nations in a moving ceremony.
When too much water hinders water research
In the second of a series, Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program student, Jessica Alcorn, shares her research experience from this summer and provides a lesson in overcoming adversity.
Research scholars’ reflections
As part of an ongoing series, a summer research scholar reflects on wild rice research.
Reconnecting Menominee students with their roots in the bay of Green Bay
In an effort to connect Indigenous youth to their past, an archeological dig was held at Point au Sable in Green Bay this spring.
After 25 years, problem-solver-in-chief James “Frizby” Grandt retires
Our “fixer,” systems engineer James Grandt, is retiring after 25 years of service. Learn about his eclectic and adventurous career and personal life.
Where to find birds in the St. Louis River Estuary
The final talk of the 2022-23 River Talk season took place in early May. Steve Kolbe, an avian ecologist with the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute, gave a presentation about where to find birds in the St. Louis River Estuary
A Wisconsin Idea Adventure: Part 2
In a continuation of her Wisconsin tour, science communicator Marie visits the Green Bay Packaging Co. and the Menominee Reservation.