University of Wisconsin–Madison

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The Swale Tale

The Swale Tale How an unusual Door County landscape is helping researchers learn how Great Lake water levels affect groundwater and forests in coastal areas  Landscapes tell a story. That can be obvious to the casual observer traveling around the state, whether it’s taking a scenic fall drive through the Driftless Area in southwest Wisconsin, …

Watch: How tree rings and community conversations are bringing fire back

Watch: How tree rings and community conversations are bringing fire back Research into centuries-old fire-scarred trees in northern Wisconsin is helping shape current fire management practices for tribal and state partners. The project, We are all gathering around the fire, or Nimaawanji’idimin giiwitaashkodeng in Anishinaabemowin, combines dendrochronology, Native Experiential Knowledge (NEK), and community engagement to …