From the director: We work for wetlands
…years. Strategic planning keeps us focused on what’s important today while laying the foundation for the long term. Our efforts toward this plan are grounded in our mission, vision, and…
Turtles every Wisconsin wetland lover should know
…are sensitive to environmental changes and can accumulate pollutants. Turtles—as eggs and hatchlings—are food for a host of animals including herons and raccoons. As predators, turtles feed on aquatic invertebrates,…
Strange bacteria: Researching the depths of bog lakes
…of freshwater. A microbiome is the community of microbes (microscopic organisms, including bacteria) that live within an ecosystem, so I study the bacteria of freshwater systems. Much of my research…
3 reasons students should attend the 2019 Wetland Science Conference
…presentation competition The joy of research is its own reward… but a little cash never hurt! We’re offering a student presentation competition. All students presenting research at our conference are…
Wetland Coffee Break: Fascinating species frequenting ephemeral ponds
Learn more about the multi-year citizen science amphibian-focused research project studying ephemeral ponds in east central Wisconsin from citizen-scientist Greg Burns. Greg previously presented at an August 2023 Wetland Coffee…