On August 9, 2025, people who love Wisconsin’s waters came together for the 12th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day—a statewide search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). From rivers and streams to lakes and wetlands, volunteersRead More…
In this article, Wisconsin DNR Stream Ecologist Mike Miller gives a brief history of the biotic index and how learning species family levels can aid in determining a stream’s health.
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By: Katy Bradford and Mya Gersmeyer The Wisconsin Stream Monitoring Awards recognize individuals and groups for their exemplary efforts in volunteer stream monitoring and related activities, such as their support of stream stewardship, commitment to developingRead More…
The Water Action Volunteers (WAV) program relies on community-driven data collection to assess water quality across Wisconsin. Volunteers monitor water conditions at hundreds of sites, gathering essential data on parameters like temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pollutants.Read More…
By: Mike Miller, Stream Ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources(Photos by Jessica Orlofske) Autumnal equinox on September 22nd marks the day when the sun tracks directly along the equator and daylight and darkness are of equalRead More…
On August 10, 2024, water enthusiasts from every corner of Wisconsin gathered for a one-day, statewide aquatic invasive species (AIS) scavenger hunt as part of the 11th annual AIS Snapshot Day. This dynamic event is centrallyRead More…
By Whitney Prestby, Natural Resources Educator, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Farmers across the state are stepping up in big ways to address soil health and water quality concerns. Through programs like the Wisconsin Demonstration FarmRead More…
By Emily Heald, Extension Rivers Educator I often say to people, “If you find something in the water that you can’t identify, send me a photo. If I don’t know what it is, I bet IRead More…
By: Lily Butler, WAV and AIS Programs Student Assistant The Wisconsin Stream Monitoring Awards recognize individuals and groups for their exemplary efforts in volunteer stream monitoring and related activities, such as their support of stream stewardship,Read More…
By: Katy Bradford, WAV Program Manager, and Lily Butler, WAV and AIS Programs Student Assistant Thanks in part to the hard work of our stream monitoring volunteers across the state, the Wisconsin DNR just released itsRead More…