This spring, 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 …
Wisconsin lakes
Friday, Aug. 1st! Trout Lake Research Station Opens Doors to the Public for Annual Open House
UW-Madison’s Center for Limnology is excited to welcome the public to our annual Open House at Trout Lake Station. On Friday, August 1st, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. interested members of the public are …
Crazy-Clear Water in Madison’s Lakes? Thank a Tiny, Voracious Critter Called Daphnia
This may sound unusual, since Lake Mendota is not known for its clear water. In fact, in late summer, a Secchi disk usually only drops one meter into the green, murky water before it disappears. …
Hasler Lab Open House June 20th!
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 …
Support Our Students during “Day of the Badger” 2025!
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. …
Seeing Science Through a New Lens: Meet Maddie, Trout Lake Station’s Summer Science Communication Intern
by Madelyn Gamble – As a rising senior majoring in Journalism and Environmental studies, I was extremely excited to come across the science communication intern opportunity here at Trout Lake. I am passionate about environmental …
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 …
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 …