New Sea Grant study aims to improve ice angler safety
Wisconsin Sea Grant researchers work with state partners and the ice angling community to delve into ways to make ice fishing safer.
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Measuring the impact of PFAS on Wisconsin’s fish
Researcher Tisha King-Heiden is studying how a new generation of PFAS affect sturgeon, walleye, and fathead minnows.
Dispatches from a sentinel species: Measuring PFAS and overall health in bald eagles
The Great Lakes Eagle Health Project has been keeping tabs on bald eagles for over 30 years.
Researchers and communities working together
The Water Partnership Workshop brought together community members and scientists to set future research priorities.
The Swale Tale
How an unusual Door County landscape is helping researchers learn how Great Lake water levels affect groundwater and forests in coastal areas Landscapes tell a story. That can be obvious to the casual observer traveling around the state, whether it’s taking a scenic fall drive through the Driftless Area in southwest Wisconsin, exploring the potholes …
New study shows Americans searching for ways to reduce PFAS exposure through drinking water
The research team analyzed Google search data to find the types of questions people are asking about PFAS.
Developing a faster way to detect E. coli and identify its source at public beaches
Ryan Newton’s research will help protect public health and prevent future E.coli contamination at beaches.
New video captures wild rice revival project in Lake Winnebago
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, …