Think Like a Watershed

Think Like a Watershed

It’s shaping up to be a thirsty century. All over the world demand for fresh water is increasing, but supplies are declining in both quantity and quality. Ten major rivers from the Yellow in China to the Colorado in Mexico regularly fade away before they reach...
The Outlook for Wisconsin's Land and Waters

The Outlook for Wisconsin's Land and Waters

Bob Krumenaker, National Park Service Superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, explains climate change projections for the Great Lakes—what is happening and what will happen—and outlines adaptation strategies during a recent the Wisconsin’s Climate...
Algal Blooms in Wisconsin

Algal Blooms in Wisconsin

Unsightly multi-colored algal blooms appeared earlier than usual on lakes across Wisconsin in the summer of 2012. Their premature arrival was induced in part by an exceptionally warm period in March when temperature records were set throughout the state. The...