‘Free-range scientist’ Steve Carpenter remains inspired, inspiring — even in retirement

(This article was originally published on news.wisc.edu) It’s been nearly six months since Steve Carpenter officially stepped down as director of the UW–Madison Center for Limnology. Yet, despite updating his resume with the title “free-range …

Who Will Invade Next? 5 Species That May Threaten Wisconsin Waters

When zebra mussels were finally found in Lake Mendota in the fall of 2015, most aquatic ecologists in Wisconsin had the same thought – “What took them so long?” These notorious little bivalves were firmly planted …

Storing Carbon and Slowing Floods in Your Own Backyard

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) MADISON – For many ecologists, fieldwork involves majestic mountains or rushing rivers or large tracts of wilderness. At the very least, it means exploring natural areas that aren’t defined by human development. …