University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Midwest CASC

As Lakes Warm, Small Gains in Freshwater Fisheries are Offset by Bigger Losses 

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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 …

Center for Limnology Joins New Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

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The  Department of the Interior today announced the location of the newest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC), the ninth and final CASC in the national network dedicated to providing science to help managers of the country’s fish and wildlife resources adapt to climate change. The U.S. Geological Survey has finalized an agreement with a consortium …