…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…
Environmental groups filed a formal challenge on Friday with the Department of Natural Resources over the agency’s decision to allow the City of Racine to divert millions of gallons a day from Lake Michigan for technology giant Foxconn Technology Group and other users. The move once again thrusts southeastern Wisconsin…
…Kellie Pederson, Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Lake Superior Project Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Research in the Chequamegon Bay: • Steve Galarnue, Director of the Great Lakes Department of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources • Jay Glase, National Parks Service • Randy Lehr, Codirector of the Northland College…
…Lessons from the Central Sands,” as part of the Marvin Pertzik World Water Day Lecture Series, an annual lecture hosted by the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation, focused on freshwater water issues. Kraft holds appointments with both the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the…
…environmental regulations through the passage of 28 pieces of legislation, including the Endangered Species Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act and amendments strengthening the Clean and Water Acts—in addition to many more laws passed to protect natural resources and expand protection of public lands. …
…opportunity as an undergraduate to attain grant writing experience that translates directly into concrete, tangible, and positive change on campus. ABIGAIL GENTRY Major: Natural Resources Project: Adding more recycling bins in the Ponzio to promote more recycling and sending less trash to the landfill. Why: Recycling is a big part…
In her undergrad days, Stephanie (Krohn) Schneider ‘03 studied natural resources but had little time for “frivolous electives” like Storytelling. Today, she realizes that organic chemistry is doing little to help sell the organically raised and pastured beef, pork, and lamb she and her husband, Andy Schneider, produce on their…
…have the opportunity to obtain a reference from the forest service. “It really gives our students a leg-up, and federal partners will benefit from the creativity of Northland students,” said Craig. The program applies to all students, Craig said. “We have students in biology, forestry and natural resources but we…
…how this document “provided legal basis for extractive industries to clearcut the region,” acting as an effective tool of colonialism. Collaboration also provided scientific accuracy and understanding to the piece as a whole. Baylor worked with Sarah Johnson, assistant professor of natural resources and biology, to understand the current ecological…
A former state wildlife biologist contends Wisconsin’s high wolf numbers may not be the driving factor behind a record 40 hunting dogs killed by wolves this bear season. Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator Adrian Wydeven, a former wildlife biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said the state saw fewer…
