Why are numerous lakes and streams drying up in the Central Sands? Article in GROW raises the question. Water is on the cusp of being limited in a substantial way almost everywhere around the globe. We need to find sustainable solutions to global requirements for the water resources we have. It will be Groundwater Awareness Week. Read more about Vanishing Waters?[…]
March 11-17 2012 Celebrate Ground Water Awareness. Think about where your drinking water comes from this week. Municipal and private wells are used to tap the shallow and deep groundwater aquifers that flow beneath the earth’s surface. Nationally, a large proportion of the population obtains their water from groundwater sources. There is a connection between Read more about Groundwater Awareness Week[…]
Another great resource from Darcy Kind. Photo point monitoring your land to record changes. Monitoring provides feedback in your restoration efforts, including providing importance guidance towards adapting your management if needed. Photographic monitoring (photo-monitoring) is an easy and inexpensive, yet effective technique used to track changes over time.
A resource compilation from Darcy Kind, WDNR Endangered Resources Program. These are very useful places to go to start your restoration or prairie project. Many of these can be found in our Tools for Land Restoration under Sites We Appreciate.
Mukwonago River is one of the watersheds with a plan. Lots of great information for you who love to Know Your Watershed. A Mukwonago River Watershed Plan in pdf form.
Charles Fishman, a water revolution looming. FACTS ABOUT WATER A few facts on water compiled from the book and blog of Charles Fishman: The United States uses 410 billion gallons of water a day, everything from filling morning coffee cups to irrigating crops and cooling nuclear plants. In four days, the United States uses more Read more about The Big Thirst looming[…]
Just in case we forget how important water is to Wisconsin. WDNR on waters held in the Public trust. History of the doctrine and case law, Champions of the Public Trust.
A thoughtful treatise on the importance of protecting our water, forests and wildlife. What’s at risk.
“All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.” – Toni Morrison
E-Cycle Wisconsin brings in 6.2 pounds of E-Waste per resident in 2011, providing boost to Wisconsin economy. Support the partners who help us with this important task. A typical older desktop computer and a CRT monitor weigh approximately 60 pounds combined. The two components contain roughly: 15 pounds of glass 14 pounds of plastic 12 pounds Read more about E-Cycle Wisconsin performs well in its Second Year[…]
Inspiring words from Paul Hawken, a man just like you and me who seeks fairness and equity in shared resources. We are a part of a social movement to effect change and affect behaviors. Orion is a great magazine full of nature writing and thought. Can we hope something is afoot? “Inspiration is not garnered Read more about Paul Hawken on Social Movements[…]
The highest priority is to remove all buckthorn plants with berries. Female buckthorn plants produce berries when they reach maturity.The berries contain seeds which will remain viable in the soil for 5 to 7 years. Removing female plants stops future seed production. Remove the buckthorn surrounding native plants and trees. Native trees, shrubs and forbs are important for Read more about Prioritizing Removal of Buckthorn[…]