wisconsin waters

Researchers from Michigan State University used open data to study climate change in 24,000 U.S. lakes

Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator for the Izaak Walton League of America says often, people use way more salt than is needed

As average Wisconsin temperatures and precipitation increase in response to climate change, scientists, environmentalists and regulators point to the promise of nature-based solutions

In the late summer of 2023, thick stands of wild rice stood tall and shimmered gold in some of Lac du Flambeau’s lakes. The plant has been virtually absent in these lakes for decades, so for Joe Graveen, the sight of grain-filled stalks was a thing of joy, he says

According to the latest Environmental Protection Agency data, harmful algae bloom events are increasing across the country - including in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources this week announced the release of a web-based tool called ‘ Wisconsin Water Explorer’

Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life

One of the major things the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) wants people to know: drowning is a silent killer

In the winter, in an attempt to reduce slips and falls on the ice, it’s not uncommon to walk across a sidewalk with a crunchy layer of salt.

For more than 50 years, The Clean Water Act has guided decisions when it comes to our lakes, rivers, and groundwater.How it’s been put to use to clean up waterways in Wisconsin is the topic of this month’s Science on Tap.