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This collection of kid‑friendly videos, books, and activity kits from UW-Stevens Point introduces how healthy shorelines and underwater habitats support Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife. Tools like the Fish Hotel Kit, shoreline presentations, and storybooks show children why trees in water are important and how our daily choices impact lake ecosystems.

Chipmunks and ground squirrels are common rodents in Wisconsin. They are active burrowers during warm months of the year and hibernate during the winter.

This Citizen Guide to Watershed Planning offers processes, tips, lists, resources and other information to assist you in writing and implementing a watershed plan that will provide the framework for protecting or restoring local water resources.

This report is from 2016 and notes considerations for the use of manure irrigation practices from the Wisconsin Manure Irrigation Workshop. This report published for archive purposes only. You may request these materials in an alternative language and/or format to make them more accessible. Contact us at oaic@extension.wisc.edu.

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.

This publication explains how long-term monitoring programs, like the National Estuarine Research Reserve System’s SWMP, provide valuable information for both research and everyday management. Written with input from Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve staff, it describes how consistent, long-term data can help track changes in local ecosystems, guide community decisions, and support coastal research.

This UW–Madison publication tested how different PFAS messages influence public understanding and willingness to act. The authors found that combining clear health information with practical steps people can take strengthens the impact of the message and supports informed decision‑making.

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 […]

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.

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.

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 (“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.

Researchers developed a new approach to group nearly half a million lakes across the United States based on their climate, landscape, and water features. This publication helps explain why lakes differ in nutrients, water clarity, and productivity across regions, making it easier to predict and understand lake conditions.

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, […]

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.