A new study is highlighting the power of long-term research when it comes to helping scientists understand ecological processes.
Monica Turner elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Renowned landscape ecologist Monica Turner has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in recognition of her decades of contributions to the ecological study of the forests and landscapes in Greater Yellowstone.
Tiny Trout? Study Finds Several Freshwater Species Bucking One Climate Change Trend
When it comes to predictions of how climate change will impact fish populations, a new study has found that several species are ‘swimming upstream’.
Social Fish-Tancing? Study Finds Big Bump in Fishing License Sales During First Year of COVID
In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was quite a bit of buzz about what came to be called the “anthropause” or the idea that, as humans sheltered in place, Nature got to take a breather while wild animals enjoyed a break from things like traffic noise and crowded trails.
CFL Emeritus Director, Steve Carpenter, Wins Prestigious “Blue Water Prize”
When the results of the Asahi Glass Foundation’s 31st “Blue Planet Prize” were announced last week, the list of winners was short. One was the King of Bhutan. The other was the former director of the Center for Limnology, Steve Carpenter.
Explore Our Community’s Smaller Water Bodies at “Pond Exploration Days”
Anyone who lives in the Madison metropolitan area is familiar with Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the two large bodies of water that frame the city skyline. But there are more modest freshwater systems that also define our landscape – the ponds scattered throughout urban parks and suburban neighborhoods.
Resistance is (Sometimes) Futile: Study Says That, In Many Lakes, It’s Time to Accept Change and Plan for the Future of Fishing
As lakes across the upper Midwest warm, cool-water species of fish are finding it harder to thrive. In Wisconsin, that trend is especially noticeable in struggling walleye populations. Walleye are important to many Indigenous communities, a top target in the state’s sport fishery, and a popular item on many restaurant menus.