This may sound unusual, since Lake Mendota is not known for its clear water. In fact, in late summer, a Secchi disk usually only drops one meter into the green, murky water before it disappears. …
Month: May 2025
Hasler Lab Open House June 20th!
Calling all lake lovers! (Or wetland enthusiasts, river runners, pond explorers, etc.) Friday, June 20th, you’re invited to Hasler Lab’s Annual Open House. This free public event offers the opportunity for guests of all ages …
Insect Invasion? The Mother’s Day Midge Swarm Over Lake Monona
by Jake Vander Zanden On Mothers Day evening I began receiving a barrage of texts along the lines of ‘What is up with these bugs outside?’ Anyone anywhere near Lake Monona would have undoubtedly noticed …
Heatwaves Been Stressing Lakes Out, Study Says
A study spanning more than ten years across three lakes has found that heatwaves have a dramatic impact on algae blooms. Algal growth in one lake increased, on average, by 57 percent in the days …