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Madison Lakes Now Ice-Free, Open for Spring

Posted on March 23, 2020

Another year, another ice-off for Madison’s lakes. Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Climatology office – specifically Ed Hopkins (you should read this great write-up in the Wisconsin State Journal) – officially declared the surface of Lake …

Posted in Ecological Processes, Hasler LabTagged climate change, ice off, lake ice, Lake Mendota, Madison lakes, spring

Guest Post: Madison’s Lakes are Thawed for Spring

Posted on April 3, 2019

It’s no joke- the April Fool’s Day view in Madison was one of open water, retreating ice and a few brave American coots and other waterfowl already taking advantage. That’s right, our “ice-on” season is …

Posted in Ecological Processes, Global Change & Long-Term EcologyTagged Lake Monona, spring, wisconsin climatology

Fish Fry Day: Migratory Fishes Meet Social Media

Posted on March 11, 2016

If you live, well, pretty much anywhere in North America, you know that spring is springing early this year. And while that means ice-free lakes, blooming crocuses and the return of all sorts of birds, …

Posted in Fish, Fish Fry DayTagged Ellen Hamann, John Rodstrom, migratory fishes, northern pike, Pete McIntyre, spring, suckers

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