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Groundwater Monitoring Reports
Curious about groundwater quality in your area? The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey has reports about the network of wells that monitor groundwater levels throughout the state and where you can find well records dating back to 1936.
People of the Lakes
For over 40 years, UW-Extension has published a guide book that has served as a fundamental tool for people creating a lake organization. The guide is designed for those who would like to play a positive role in the fate of their lakes. It discusses the two major types of lake organizations operating in Wisconsin: […]
Tree Squirrel Ecology and Damage Management
Wisconsin has five species of tree squirrel: the red squirrel, eastern gray squirrel, fox squirrel, and the southern and northern flying squirrel. Although people may get frustrated at times with their presence, squirrels provide many valuable ecosystem services, including serving as prey for other animals and dispersing seeds for a variety of plants.