Milwaukee anglers share “fish tales” with summer student
In our final post of the series, Thomas Pierce, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, measured fish and talked to anglers about their attitudes and values concerning fisheries management.
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Summer studies in Manitowoc open endless opportunities
Gabby Gonzales, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, found her summer doing research on stream restoration and wild rice in Manitowoc transformative.
Lake and river foams study reveals high PFAS levels, even though underlying water may be less contaminated
A new PFAS study found that natural foams on water contain high concentrations of the contaminants.
Checking beach health virtually
We’ve updated video tutorials and training modules that accompany Virtual Beach, a free Windows software program developed by the U.S. EPA for beach managers to make beach monitoring more timely and cost-effective.
Wisconsin sport fish carry suite of new viruses
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have detected a suite of new viruses in five species of Wisconsin sport fish. Although none pose a threat to human health, one is a type of coronavirus usually associated with birds. It was found in healthy walleyes from Wisconsin lakes.
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.
Annual Wequiock Creek tobacco blessing
This year’s tobacco blessing featured youth groups from three Native Nations in a moving ceremony.
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.