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 …
Earth Day at 55: The Fact of the Matter is That Facts Still Matter
On this day, 55 years ago, nearly 10% of Americans participated in one of the country’s most time-honored traditions – they took to the streets (or, in some cases, the rivers) in peaceful protest. All …
Support Our Students during “Day of the Badger” 2025!
Dear Alumni, Colleagues, Neighbors and Friends, Like so many research centers around the country, we find ourselves in uncharted waters. Federal funding that we rely upon to fulfill our mission is suddenly an uncertain proposition. …
Learn Your Lakes! Introducing a Mobile Scavenger Hunt for Our LTER Study Sites
We get it – ice fishing (or even ice boating) isn’t for everyone. If this current polar vortex has you staying warm indoors, have we got a cool new thing for you! Now you can …
Lake Loop: Bacteria in Lake Mendota Repeat A Cycle of Evolution Year After Year
Like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day, bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can’t seem to shake. Except in this case, it’s more like Groundhog …
As Lakes Warm, Small Gains in Freshwater Fisheries are Offset by Bigger Losses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Madison, Wis. When it comes to water temperatures, fish can be a lot like Goldilocks. Some water bodies are too warm, others too cold, and a handful are “just right” – …
Lake Life: Field Notes from a Summer of Limnology
by Madelyn Anderson – For the last three months, my days have ebbed and flowed with the water. I would wake up, strap on my sandals, and walk to our lab on the lake, where …
Study Offers Key Takeaways from Long-Term Research on Aquatic Invasive Species
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [MADISON, WI] By Adam Hinterthuer and Madelyn Anderson – A report on more than forty years of research on Wisconsin lakes is highlighting some of the lessons scientists have learned about aquatic …
From the Lake to the Sea: A Week Exploring Saltwater Systems with Sea Grant
by Madelyn Anderson – “Don’t fall out of love with freshwater.” That’s what my colleagues told me as I announced I’d be spending a week in North Carolina, catching waves and getting to know coastal …