FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [Madison, WI] – Climate change is being felt across the world in many different ways. Atlantic hurricanes intensify. Western droughts deepen. And, here in Wisconsin, the future of fishing gets more uncertain. According to a new study published in the journal Ecosphere on December 19th, the story of Wisconsin’s trout fishery over …
This summer, the Center for Limnology, especially our team up at Trout Lake Station, doubled down on our commitment to fostering the relationship between science and art. These efforts date back to the “Paradise Lost?” exhibition in 2006 that connected northern Wisconsin scientists with our North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research program and has continued …
By Adam Hinterthuer In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The main driver behind these blooms is phosphorus – an element used widely in agriculture …
Most readers of this blog know that our former director, Steve Carpenter, is a world-renowned expert in freshwater conservation. But what you might not know is that, in his down time, Steve and his wife Susan have spent the last several years working to restore a patch of native prairie on their land in …
by Christina Weatherford – Trout Lake Station’s annual open house couldn’t have gone better this year. Under beautiful blue skies, records were broken as more than 400 members of the public visited our station to learn about the science occurring on Northwoods lakes. About 20 stations consisting of scientists, crafts, face painting and, of course, …
A new study has found that, despite relatively similar climate conditions, there is a big difference in how lakes in northern and southern Wisconsin are responding to a warmer, wetter world. Using data collected on eight Wisconsin lakes over the last forty years, a team of researchers built a computer model to better understand how …
by Christina Weatherford When looking at the lakes near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, you might appreciate how scenic they are, or how many trophy fish they contain. However, UW Center for Limnology scientists at Trout Lake Station admire things that many would overlook. These scientists are studying miniscule creatures with massive importance – zooplankton. The crew …
In late April of this year – on Earth Day, to be exact – Center for Limnology alumna, Lorna Petty Harrell passed away. Lorna earned her master’s degree in zoology in 1972 at what was then referred to as the Laboratory of Limnology. She was the first female graduate student in John Magnuson’s lab and …
When the results of the Asahi Glass Foundation’s 31st “Blue Planet Prize” were announced last week, the list of winners was short. One was the King of Bhutan. The other was the former director of the Center for Limnology, Steve Carpenter. According to the Asahi Glass Foundation, which administers the annual award, the Blue Water …
By Christina Weatherford On May 26th and 27th, Trout Lake Station made waves – literally and figuratively – with the first-ever LimnoLaunch. This all-hands-on-deck, two day training covered everything from driving a boat to using specialized sensors to detect chlorophyll in the water column. The event was attended by researchers at all levels – from …