…the St. Lawrence River before the unpredictable start of spring? No, the water management board’s social media person answered. Slow water flow was needed to keep ice from breaking up, jamming and triggering a flood. Plus, new marching orders to regulate levels and flow just came into effect from a…
Three years ago, the City of Ashland collaborated with Northland College to have researchers and students collect water samples, test for E. coli at city beaches, and post advisories when necessary. But one year into the project, said Professor Randy Lehr, researchers noted that the science alone was not enough….
…island while taking in the pristine beauty of Lake Superior. Participants should plan on six days of travel, hiking 3–10 miles a day, with plenty of time to enjoy our time on the island and our campsite. Program staff—who are seasoned outdoor guides—are familiar with the cultural and natural history…
This event has been postponed. We intend to reschedule it for September 2024—check back closer to then to find the rescheduled time. Hear Peter Levi, associate director of the Northland College Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation, weave together the water quality story of Lake Namekagon, Garden Lake, and…
…annual Wisconsin Wildlife Federation meeting April 22 (Earth Day). Their resolution (below) passed. Resolution to Support Pollinator-friendly Solar Electricity Awareness and Production in Wisconsin (passed April 21, 2017) Whereas, Wisconsin is reliant on imported non-renewable sources of electricity which pollute the land, air, and water and negatively impact Wisconsin’s wildlife…
…game—it’s a community event for everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff member, this is your chance to showcase your skills or just have some fun on the court. The game will be packed with plenty of excitement, high-flying action, and, of course, good-natured trash talk….
Join Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra for its “Spring Awakenings” concert! This event is open to the public….
…Taylor Pichler was one of them. Focused on fisheries and wildlife ecology at Northland, he surveyed over twenty sites, located in corridors of bat travel like streams, creeks, trails and other clearings throughout the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. “I got to travel by boat, to go hike on an island,…
