We hope everyone gets to spend this holiday surrounded by friends and family and enjoy good food and good company – preferably not too far from your favorite body of water. 2025 has been an unprecedentedly challenging year in a lot of ways, but we’re still finding things to be thankful for here at the …
Back in April, 109 donors (and some generous matching grants) helped us raise $32,240 dollars during the UW–Madison’s annual “Day of the Badger” fundraising campaign. Every dollar went to our Student Support Fund and gave a group of amazing undergraduates summer fellowships. We wanted to share what your support meant to our students. Here’s what UW–Madison …
Back in April, 109 donors (and some generous matching grants) helped us raise $32,240 dollars during the UW–Madison’s annual “Day of the Badger” fundraising campaign. Every dollar went to our Student Support Fund and gave a group of amazing undergraduates summer fellowships. We wanted to share what your support meant to our students. Here’s what …
Back in April, 109 donors (and some generous matching grants) helped us raise $32,240 dollars during the UW–Madison’s annual “Day of the Badger” fundraising campaign. Every dollar went to our Student Support Fund, giving a group of truly amazing undergraduates summer fellowships. We wanted to share what your support meant to our students. First up …
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 to: Visitors can stop at several stations featuring current research, lake science demonstrations and examples of all sorts of fishes, …
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 following a heatwave – and that was the least impacted lake in the study. A second lake saw that number …
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. These funds support important research on our precious freshwater resources but, more importantly, they support people. In these challenging times, …
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 visit (and learn about) our lakes year-round from the comfort of your own smartphone screen. (And, once spring arrives, you …
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” – providing the perfect thermal habitat for a species to flourish. As lakes across the Midwestern United States continue to warm …
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 some adventure was always waiting. While my experiences were diverse, they always centered two things: science and stories. This is …