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 …
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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 …
Life On the Edge (and Under the Surface) In Lodi, Wisconsin
by Madelyn Anderson –Have you ever wondered what happens to a lake when the water rises? Aquatic plants, lake sediment, fish communities and more can be affected and, here at Hasler Lab, we’re uncovering how. …
Unthreading the Mussel Mystery: Part 3
We’re back with CFL postdoc Tyler Butts and his team as they explore how invasive species interact with eutrophic lakes. As you may have noticed, they are a dedicated crew! by Madelyn Anderson – When I …
A Day in the Life of the Long-Term Research Crew
by Audrey Hoey-Kummerow – Arriving at Allequash Lake early in the morning, I was filled with excitement and curiosity. I was about to get a front-row seat to the work that goes into being part …
Fieldwork Photo Essay: Long-Term Ecological Research on Wisconsin Lakes
Trout Lake Station summer science communication intern, Maddie Gamble, spent time with the station’s long-term ecological research field crew. She put together this photo essay about their work. All words and pictures: Maddie Gamble
Tiny Trout? Study Finds Several Freshwater Species Bucking One Climate Change Trend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (MADISON, WI) by Adam Hinterthuer When it comes to predictions of how climate change will impact fish populations, a new study has found that several species are ‘swimming upstream’. “One widely expected …
Science, Art and an Unforgettable Summer: Interview with One of Trout Lake Station’s 2022 Student Artists
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?” …
Study of “Annual Life Cycle” in Wisconsin Lakes Finds Unpredictable Fate “Up North,” While Southern Waters Routinely Run Out of Air
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 …
Beneath the Surface, Long-Term Lake Monitoring Reveals the Drama of a Food Web in Flux
Seen from shore, it doesn’t look like a lot is going on in Trout Lake in northern Wisconsin. Aside from windy days that shove waves against its mostly wooded shoreline, the lake presents, more often …