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Nitrate Trends in Wisconsin Public Water Systems
Public water systems are required to submit yearly nitrate samples to the Wisconsin DNR. The Center for Watershed Science and Education’s interactive dashboard assists in analyzing and viewing historical data for public water systems in Wisconsin to better understand Nitrate trends locally and statewide.
‘A Burning Question’ Data Nuggets Package
This 9th-12th grade classroom activity explores the role prescribed fire plays in maintaining species diversity in the Madison School Forest. The packet is scaffolded with three difficulty variations including a math supplemental, a Google slides introduction, and additional graph interpretation practice. This resource was developed by Upham Woods through a 2023-25 Wisconsin Idea Grant project […]
Forest Planning: For Success Now and in the Future
A forest stewardship plan is basically a blueprint for your forested property. It lays out what you want to achieve as a woodland owner and gives you a roadmap to get there for the next 10-25 years. The plan includes your goals, details about the trees and plants, the current state of your forest, and […]
