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. Your generosity during this event directly funds student research fellowships both at Hasler Lab in Madison and up north at Trout Lake Station. …
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 time, a seemingly massive advantage. This has led to considerable concerns that new technology could provide an unfair advantage to anglers, making overfishing …
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 Center for Limnology also deeply enjoys this season, continuing research under the ice and leading educational activities on top of it. Each February, …
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 the great privilege to help share the stories about – and behind – the world-class science being done from this small, but mighty, …