Restoration of degraded peatlands in Wisconsin could cut 2.3 million metric tons of CO₂ annually—roughly equal to removing 500,000 cars from the road—while safeguarding biodiversity, filtering water, and protecting communities from floods and fire.
This introductory talk focuses on basic Carex ecology, morphology, and common terminology, and will be useful for anyone looking to expand their understanding and use of identification guides and keys.
Learn about four water lilies and lily pad-like species you’ll find in Wisconsin’s wetlands.
While working on wetland delineations, environmental scientist Matt Knickelbine has been observing instances of showy lady slipper flowers being filled with dead, invasive European skipper butterflies.
Tucked within the quiet shallows of lakes and slow-moving rivers across Wisconsin, a slender aquatic grass with graceful stalks and waving seed heads has anchored cultures, fed ecosystems, and sustained traditions for centuries.