Northland College’s research project—Wild Madeline: Assessing the Wildlife Presence and Abundance of Madeline Island—was one of thirty applications to receive grant funding from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin through the 2016 C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant Program. The Wild Madeline project leader and Northland College Professor Erik Olson said they…
…Fisher, with oversight from Professor of Natural Resources Erik Olson are heading the research effort. They hope to expand the number of study sites with the help of local community members. Students would like to hear from people who have had a gray fox observation or have heard of a…
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…was an unplugged night of camping, lawn games, bonfire, s’mores, and hot drinks on the campus mall. Funded by REFund, a student-administered grant program to enhance sustainability and increase energy efficiency on campus, Northland College last spring hired its first eco-reps—sophomore biology and natural resources major Jen Franke, left, sophomore…
…struggled with radium and diminishing groundwater supplies. A bigger supply of water for Pleasant Prairie flew under the radar for years. Now, the state Department of Natural Resources’ decision is raising questions of transparency and could prompt legal scrutiny. The details are highlighted in an updated book, “The Great Lakes…
…development by sharing knowledge, skills, interests, values, and passions. Experiences such as these not only address the expanding gap between young people and outdoor experience, but also can strengthen the community of people passionate about our shared natural and cultural resources. They begin to answer the question: From where will…
…and bioaccumulation in the aquatic food web and will ultimately contribute to the park service’s mandate to provide visitors with information about the dangers of mercury and advice on limiting the consumption of fish from waters with high levels of mercury. A Natural Resources major with an emphasis in ecological…
…bring it back,” said Assistant Professor of Natural Resources Erik Olson, who sits on the TWA board and will provide faculty support to the programs. Northland College started TWA in 1987 as a way to educate citizens about the wolf recovery plan in Wisconsin. In 2008, the Discovery Center offered…
…running and only statewide survey of loons. “The survey is vital to collecting baseline data and assessing the effectiveness of current conservation efforts with the loon population,” LeMoine said. In the past, the survey has been coordinated with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Science Services. This year,…
