University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Center for Limnology

The Northwoods Research Ecosystem Protecting Our Lakes

If you’re outside the orbit of the Center for Limnology, you might not have heard of TLS. In the Northwoods, though, it’s an established, and popular, part of the landscape. And yet, many on campus don’t know that UW–Madison operates a field station conducting long-term research on Wisconsin’s lakes far from the shores most students …

Heavier Rains and Manure Mean More Algae Blooms

A recent UW–Madison study shows that the increased frequency of high-intensity rain events is worsening phosphorus runoff from manure-covered agricultural fields more than scientists expected. To learn more about a new effort aims to address this problem in Dane County, read the full article on the UW-Madison news page here.