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County Climate Profiles
Wondering about how the climate in your county has changed in recent decades? Curious about all-time records? Check out the County Climate Profile for your county.
Electric Vehicle Charging Resources for Communities
This UW-Stevens Point website offers a collection of publications to help communities learn about and plan for electric vehicle charging. You’ll find a short video on the expansion of fast chargers in Wisconsin, guides for local officials on EVs and zoning, and a federal toolkit to support rural charging infrastructure. Scroll down to the middle […]
Factors Shaping Estuary Resistance to Heavy Rainfall Across the U.S.
This publication examines how five U.S. estuaries respond to large rainstorms by tracking changes in water conditions before and after storms. Drawing on monitoring data contributed by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR), it identifies which local features, such as land use, water depth, and temperature, help stabilize estuaries during heavy rain.
Forest Carbon and Carbon Markets
If you’re wondering about how to manage your woodland for carbon storage or are considering enrolling in a forest carbon credit program, our fact sheets will help you make an informed decision.
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 […]
Ganawenindiwag: Working with Plant Relatives to Heal and Protect Gichigami Shorelines
Ganawenindiwag (“they take care of each other” in Ojibwe) empowers users to grow, promote, and use plants adapted to coastal areas of Gichigami (Lake Superior) to heal and protect shorelines which may have experienced erosion from storms and changing water levels.
Getting Started with Land Stewardship
Many resources can help landowners, but finding the specific people and programs to help you manage your unique piece of land is not always easy. The Getting Started with Land Stewardship website was developed by Extension and partners to help landowners and all land stewards find the information you need to reach you conservation, personal, […]
Good Idea Shop Talks
This free, virtual meet-up series takes place periodically and is for producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources.
Great Lakes Trek
The Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program offers a series of online learning experiences about Wisconsin’s natural world. Learn about the Great Lakes ecosystem at your own pace using online readings, videos, and supplemental activities that reinforce key concepts.
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.
How to read your PFAS private well lab report
A lab report is a record of what tests were completed on your water and the results of the testing. This factsheet helps you read the different sections of your report and defines common terms.
How to read your private well lab report
A lab report is a record of what tests were completed on your water and the results of the testing. This factsheet includes instructions on how to read the different sections of your report and links to resources and actions you can take to make sure your water is safe.
How to read your private well lab report – Hmong Version
A lab report is a record of what tests were completed on your water and the results of the testing. This Hmong language factsheet includes instructions on how to read the different sections of your report and links to resources and actions you can take to make sure your water is safe.
How to read your private well lab report – Spanish Version
A lab report is a record of what tests were completed on your water and the results of the testing. This Spanish language factsheet includes instructions on how to read the different sections of your report and links to resources and actions you can take to make sure your water is safe.
Lake Association and Lake District Map
This interactive map developed by Extension Lakes shows the lake associations and districts in the state of Wisconsin from 1894 until present day. Each point features information on the lake organization, including the name, type, waterbody ID code (WBIC), location, and a link associated with the Extension Lakes Statewide Lake List Directory.