Environment
From the shores of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan to the bluffs of La Crosse, the UW System is helping to preserve and enrich the environment and abundant natural resources of our great state. Increasing energy efficiency, purifying the Great Lakes and creating habitats for endangered animals are just a few examples of the environmental goals our institutions are working toward.
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A Research Network at the Nexus of Water and Agriculture
December 1, 2022
Wisconsin’s abundant rivers, lakes and streams helped the state become an agricultural leader. Yet agricultural processes, including irrigation and pesticide use, also greatly impact our state’s water quality and quantity. […]
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UW-Stout research at Devil’s Punchbowl identifies more than 200 plant species
December 1, 2022
Devil’s Punchbowl Preserve near Menomonie has been protected for nearly 25 years by the Landmark Conservancy. The sheer, sandstone cliffs and waterfall are a geologic wonder along the Red Cedar […]
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Construction begins on UW-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute Floating Classroom
November 28, 2022
After a year and a half of planning, the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Floating Classroom is entering the construction phase. The state-of-the-art catamaran designed with a hybrid engine will be used […]
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American Players Theatre credits UW-Platteville senior design team with renovation project
November 21, 2022
In 2020, four University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior design civil engineering students were tasked with the project of solving the parking lot concerns at the American Players Theatre (APT) in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Together Ryan […]
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UW-Madison grad students work with climatologist on tool to alert communities to dangerous heat levels
November 18, 2022
As dangerous heat levels are breaking records across the United States and the world, three University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students are collecting data to inform a heat warning system based […]
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UWO partnership with Agra Energy yields new facility to convert dairy waste into biofuel
November 16, 2022
Marked by a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh launched a new effort with biogas partner Agra Energy to build Wisconsin’s first commercial facility to turn dairy farm […]
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UW-Eau Claire’s student Reef Team cares for clown fish, urchins and other marine life in saltwater aquaria
November 14, 2022
Several times a week Alaina Steinmetz, Lucas Williams and others who share a passion for all things that live in the ocean gather to observe and learn from clownfish, urchins […]
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UW-Eau Claire geography professor wins national award for mentoring research students
November 8, 2022
A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire professor is being recognized nationally for his commitment to and excellence in mentoring undergraduate student researchers. Dr. Douglas Faulkner, professor of geography, is the recipient […]
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New UWM program aims to inspire MPS students in STEM fields and help community
November 7, 2022
Visions of a vegetable harvest sprouted in Larry Keaton’s head as he marveled at the additions to his neighborhood’s community garden. Two new sturdy 10-by-15 foot wood structures with folding […]
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Collaborative art project at UW-Eau Claire celebrates native white pine trees
November 2, 2022
A new collaborative art installation created by students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire officially opens Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Haas Fine Arts Center, with a reception starting […]