Summer student research experience enhances appreciation for wetlands
A UW-Freshwater Collaborative summer research student describes how her project studying phosphorus removal in constructed wetlands deepened her appreciation for these habitats.
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Everyone Can Bird, Second of Three Accessible Birding Events
All are invited to attend the second in a series of three free events designed for birders of all skills and abilities. Join “Everyone Can Bird: Graduation to Migration,” 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Millennium Trail off N. 28th Street and Wyoming Avenue, Superior, Wisconsin.
Two Wisconsin marine debris projects funded by NOAA
A project that deals with microplastic accumulation in the Great Lakes food web and another that will work with Milwaukee’s fashion community to reduce microplastic debris in waterways were awarded funding recently by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
East River Collaborative garners a visit from the governor and new grant funding
Gov. Tony Evers visits with the East River Collaborative team.
Gauging risk with rain gauges: Flood resilience fellow recruits volunteer weather observers at Door County event
Former Keillor Fellow addresses the need for more rainfall data in northeast Wisconsin.
Lake and river foams study reveals high PFAS levels, even though underlying water may be less contaminated
A new PFAS study found that natural foams on water contain high concentrations of the contaminants.
Northeastern Wisconsin communities build flood resilience at the local and watershed level
The East River Collaborative brings communities together to clean, slow and capture stormwater.
Checking beach health virtually
We've updated video tutorials and training modules that accompany Virtual Beach, a free Windows software program developed by the U.S. EPA for beach managers to make beach monitoring more timely and cost-effective.