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 …
Wisconsin lakes
Langmuir Circulation: Explaining Lines of Bubbles on the Surface of A Lake
When you live in a state defined by lakes like we do here in Wisconsin, you often get a front-row view of just how dynamic and changing those bodies of water can be. Each day …
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind: How Will Zooplankton Fare in Warmer Lakes?
by Cassie Gauthier — When I walked out of my cabin, it was pouring. It was my first week on station and had been raining almost every day. I went to the station and layered …
Clear Water? Yes. Green Scum? Also yes. What’s Going on Out There?
by Jake Vander Zanden — You may have noticed that, In the last week or so, the Madison lakes have been crystal clear, with visibility of up to 30 feet recorded in Lake Mendota by …
In Praise of Plants: Researchers Talk About Lessons Learned from Decade-Long Survey on Wisconsin Lakes
by Cassie Gauthier – When you think of a beautiful natural area, what do you imagine? Maybe you think of a lake at the top of a mountain with clear water and tall pine trees …
Water We Talking About? An Awesome Wisconsin Lakes Scavenger Hunt!
Attention all kids (and their grown-ups!) We interrupt our usual Friday programming for an important message. Our research outpost in Wisconsin’s Northwoods (also known as Trout Lake Station) is holding a “virtual” open house this …
In Fight Against Invasive Species, Can the Cure Be Worse Than the Disease?
by Mary Magnuson, University Communications Invasive Eurasian water milfoil is flourishing in Wisconsin’s lakes, sometimes outcompeting native plants and creating floating mats that cause problems for people, boats and property values. But new research shows …
Water We Talking About? Jellyfish in Wisconsin?
Once again, we’ve made it to another Friday! And that means it’s time for Water We Talking About? Kids have questions and we track down a scientist with an answer. Today Lukas asks about a …
Want to Reduce Road Salt Impacts on Ecosystems and Infrastructure? Just Add Water.
The above picture shows CFL assistant professor Hilary Dugan and a giant pile of rock salt. It is so much salt. How much? Well, this particular pile belongs to the Jefferson County Highway Department and …
When Will Our Lakes Freeze? The Answer Is Blowin’ In The Wind
EDITOR’S NOTE, DECEMBER 12, 2022: This article originally ran January 4, 2019. Here in December 2022, Lake Mendota is NOT yet frozen, but with some very cold days in the 10-day forecast, it seemed like …