As a result of successful reintroduction efforts beginning in 1976 and the preservation of quality habitat, wild turkeys are again thriving. However, turkeys can be aggressive toward humans and cause damage to buildings and agricultural crops.

If you are interested in managing your land for wildlife, explore this library of resources.

This fact sheet summarizes the primary laws and regulations that apply to wildlife damage management, identifies the government agencies responsible, defines specific classes of wildlife, and provides links to additional information on federal and state wildlife laws.

Learn to sculpt Wisconsin aquifers using modelling clay using this lesson plan developed by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. This activity helps students envision Wisconsin’s aquifers in three dimensions while learning about the geologic concepts.

Have a question about Wisconsin geology, mineral resource, mining, caves and sinkholes or hydrogeology? Look for the category that best fits your question and ask our team of geology experts.

Use this site to browse the most up-to-date Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) publications and their coverage areas, and also see mapping-in-progress project locations.

The WI Well Water Quality Interactive Viewer was created as an educational tool to help people better understand Wisconsin’s groundwater resources using voluntarily submitted well water samples from homeowners an​d other well water data collected by state agencies.

This classroom resource helps students the abundant aquatic life living underwater with these free learning resources that help you collect, identify, and understand aquatic macroinvertebrates in streams, lakes, and wetlands. It can be used in conjunction with the Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Keys.

The woodchuck, otherwise known as the groundhog or whistle pig, is a large rodent common in Wisconsin. Woodchucks’ behavior and habits can be both a benefit and a nuisance.

Whether you’re interested in identifying trees, gathering nuts and berries, or making your woods resilient to the changing climate, you’ll find helpful guides on our learning hub website.

In addition to adding beauty to the landscape, woodpeckers are an integral part of the ecosystem. They excavate holes into dead wood, creating habitat for a wide assortment of other animals. They also feed on a variety of insects, helping to keep those populations in check.

Actions you take now can help your forest be resilient, healthy, and productive in the face of future climate changes. Use this tool to figure out how changing climate conditions will impact your woods and what you can do today to protect your woods for tomorrow.