The waters of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake, were once teeming with wild rice – so abundant that historical accounts describe boats struggling to pass through the beds. This native aquatic plant, known as “mayom” in the Mohegan language and “manoomin” in the Ojibwe language, has deep cultural and ecological significance, supporting fish, waterfowl, …
"Introduced" explains how three students started the popular boat inspection program.
The Little Harbor launch likely transported vacationers, fruit pickers, and anglers around the peninsula.
Sea Grant is bringing fish and aquaculture into the classroom.
Research into centuries-old fire-scarred trees in northern Wisconsin is helping shape current fire management practices for tribal and state partners. The project, We are all gathering around the fire, or Nimaawanji’idimin giiwitaashkodeng in Anishinaabemowin, combines dendrochronology, Native Experiential Knowledge (NEK), and community engagement to uncover the intertwined ecological and cultural history of this Lake Superior …
This season of Introduced features three episodes exploring art and science.
Water researchers are always looking for new and innovative ways to reach out to people about how the impacts of their work can help improve water quality. Serena George is one of those researchers. A Ph.D. student in veterinary medicine and molecular and environmental toxicology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Serena has created “Finding Norman,” a …
Carrie Malone will work with Milwaukee communities to build resilience to flooding, changing water levels and other coastal hazards.