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Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Water-cleaning crustacean devoured by new predator in Lake Mendota

by Kate GoldenMay 14th, 2014July 16th, 2014 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Daphnia, tiny crustaceans in Lake Mendota that graze on algae, and their good works are in danger. Each year their population is now crashing in the late summer as they are decimated by a voracious new predator called the spiny waterflea.

Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Lake scientists to Kegonsa: Lower your water quality expectations

by Kate GoldenMay 14th, 2014June 20th, 2014
Box elders are removed from the banks of the Pleasant Valley Branch during a volunteer work day coordinated by Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited in March. The roots of the native tree are weak, allowing the stream bank to more easily fall into the water and disrupt fish habitat.
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Landowners, volunteers unite to clean up ‘impaired’ waters

by Jessica VanEgeren May 14th, 2014June 20th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Case study: How one developer plans to curb runoff into Madison’s lakes

by Jessica VanEgeren May 7th, 2014June 20th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Health & Welfare, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Lake experiments explore roles of fish, computers, alum and more

by Kate GoldenApril 23rd, 2014June 20th, 2014
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Yahara beach closures highlight algae, bacteria threats statewide

by Kate GoldenApril 23rd, 2014July 3rd, 2019
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Climate change in our backyard

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