Current Stories
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Thank You for Supporting CFL Students!
Thank you so much to everyone who supported us during last week’s “Day of the Badger” event. We raised nearly $78,000- far surpassing our goal and allowing us to fund 10 summer…
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Support CFL Students during “Day of the Badger” 2026
It’s that time of year again- rain is falling, flowers are blooming, and it’s UW-Madison’s “Day of the Badger.” This annual fundraising campaign is your chance to support the Center for Limnology.…
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Want to catch more fish? Keep your line in the water and eyes off your screen
Angling technology has gotten increasingly powerful in recent years. Newly developed forward-facing sonar (FFS) units now give anglers the ability to pinpoint the location and watch the behavior of fish in real…
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CFL Education on Frozen Lakes Spans Wisconsin
During the winter, many Wisconsinites share in the joys of a frozen lake or other waterbody. Ice fishing, ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are all popular types of frozen fun. The…
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Sailing Away from the CFL
by Adam Hinterthuer – It is surreal to be typing these words but – after 15 years – I am saying farewell to the Center for Limnology. In that time, I’ve had…
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