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.
Tag: Richard Lathrop
Posted inEnvironment, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin
Lake scientists to Kegonsa: Lower your water quality expectations
All lakes are not created equal. And in the Madison area’s Yahara chain, Lake Kegonsa is the redheaded steplake.
Posted inEnvironment, Health & Welfare, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin
Lake experiments explore roles of fish, computers, alum and more
The Yahara watershed is crawling with scientists who keep trying new ways to clean up the lakes.