Wisconsin

Pathology Case of the Month - Timber Wolf

award@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:55:59 EDT

Case History: An adult male 19.6 kg Timber Wolf (Canis lupus) was found dead in Northern Wisconsin, USA.

Dan Yule Interviewed by Discover the UP Regarding Lake Superior Smelt

rquintal@usgs.gov — Thu, 18 May 2023 12:22:32 EDT

YouTube Interview.

GLSC Visits Northland College Job Fair in Ashland, Wisconsin

rquintal@usgs.gov — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 13:03:24 EDT

Advertising at a college job fair

Upper Midwest Water Science Center Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter is now available

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Sun, 1 Jan 2023 09:00:00 EST

Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2022 edition of the Upper Midwest Water Science Center (UMid WSC) newsletter.

This edition contains office news, a 2022 quarter 4 data highlight, thre project features, two employee features, a social media holiday feature, and all UMid WSC products published October 2022 through December 2022.

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Launch of Northeast Wisconsin Well Water Advisory Forecast Study

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 EST

The Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment (usgs.gov/LIDE) recently launched the Well Water Advisory Forecast study in Northeast Wisconsin.

Media Alert: Calling all Wisconsin duck hunters! USGS survey available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:46:32 EDT

Public input requested

An annual waterfowl harvest survey is open to duck hunter feedback now through Dec. 31 for the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of Wisconsin.

Upper Midwest Water Science Center Fiscal Year 2022 Newsletter is now available

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:53:07 EDT

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center newsletter! We expect this to be the first of a set of regular quarterly publications keeping you informed of the activities of our Center.

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USGS meeting with National Agency for Water and Basic Sanitation and Geological Survey of Brazil

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 EDT

During week of October 17th, 2022, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of International Programs (OIP) team of Joel Groten, Brain McCallum, and Travis Knight completed a mission in Brazil to discuss the partnership (started in 2014) and project renewal with the National Agency for Water and Basic Sanitation (ANA) and the Geological Survey of Brazil (SGB-CPRM).

Dignitaries, scientists celebrate advanced technologies in Great Lakes research

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Fri, 5 Aug 2022 16:43:44 EDT

ASHLAND, Wis. — Reporters are invited to an event Tuesday, August 9, showcasing the use of sailboat-like drones, autonomous underwater vehicles, large research vessels and other state-of-art technologies to improve Great Lakes fishery research.

COVID-19 virus can infect Mexican free-tailed bats

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:29:33 EDT

MADISON, Wis. — Mexican free-tailed bats can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus but don’t appear to spread it or become sick, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study published today.

Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Experiencing Widespread and Regional Changes

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:14:15 EDT

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District; and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with others, have released a report regarding the Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Toxicity of Forever Chemicals Varies Among Amphibian Species

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 14:04:13 EDT

Some important amphibian species are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, than other species, according to a recent study.

Media Alert: Low-flying Helicopter Will Survey Southern Wisconsin for Geologic, Water Studies

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:55:16 EST

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.

Pathology Case of the Month - Eastern Gray Squirrel

award@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 3 Jan 2022 07:28:30 EST

Case History: In September 2021, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported a mortality event involving two eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and three eastern cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus) in a residential neighborhood in Wisconsin, U.S.

Pathology Case of the Month - Wild Turkeys

award@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 09:11:02 EST

Case History: In August 2021, a morbidity and mortality event involving both juvenile and adult Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) was reported in Wisconsin, USA.

Media Alert: Hunter Survey Available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:08:56 EST

An annual waterfowl harvest survey is open to duck hunter feedback now through December 31 for the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of Wisconsin.

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in WI

sdoering@usgs.gov — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 06:45:00 EDT

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in WI

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 27 May 2021 05:15:00 EDT

This challenge is now complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

Mapping Challenge Update (05/20/21): City / Town Halls in WI

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 20 May 2021 04:15:00 EDT

Another 200 points have been added since last week! IMPRESSIVE! Since this challenge is quickly approaching completion, we performed our spatial analysis to see which communities still need a point.

Mapping Challenge Update (05/12/21): City / Town Halls in WI

sdoering@usgs.gov — Wed, 12 May 2021 03:30:00 EDT

This challenge saw some major heavy lifting over the last week with 200 points edited - NICE WORK!

Mapping Challenge Update (05/06/21): City / Town Halls in WI

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 6 May 2021 04:15:00 EDT

Volunteers contributed almost 100 edits towards this challenge since it was launched last week. What's really neat is that over three quarters of those edits are new points! Keep up the good work!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in WI!

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT

Here’s a new challenge for City / Town Halls in Wisconsin!

Low-flying Helicopter Will Survey Northeast Wisconsin for Geologic Study

jlavista@usgs.gov — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:15:00 EST

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

Assessment of Mercury Bioaccumulation in US National Parks Using Citizen Science

sbeldin@usgs.gov — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 EDT

A team of federal, academic, and NGO researchers conducted a national-scale assessment of mercury bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems using dragonfly larvae as biosentinels.

President Proposes $971.2 Million FY 2021 Budget for USGS

drewlapointe@usgs.gov — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:30:00 EST

Budget Focuses on Bringing Science, Facilities, and Infrastructure into the 21st Century

Jean Adams Speaks at Sea Lamprey Wound Assessment Workshop

rquintal@usgs.gov — Thu, 30 May 2019 08:30:00 EDT

Scientists Learn to Categorize Sea Lamprey Wounds

Engel Presets on Adaptive Management of Phragmites at Wisconsin State-Wide invasive Species Meeting

rquintal@usgs.gov — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:15:00 EDT

Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)

GLSC Deepwater Science Program delivers annual reports, presentations to Great Lakes fishery managers at annual Lake Committee Meetings

rquintal@usgs.gov — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:30:00 EDT

Delivering Information to Fishery Managers in the Great Lakes Basin.

Human Bacteria, Viruses from Sewage Found in Some Milwaukee Streams

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:30:00 EST

Two types of human-associated bacteria and three types of human viruses were detected in Milwaukee streams within the Menomonee River watershed, according to a recent study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Understanding the Mineral Resources of the Midcontinent Rift

apdemas@usgs.gov — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:45:00 EST

The first great geologic expeditions of the United States set off in the mid-1800s, equipped with mules, rifles, and early scientific instruments. Their goal: to uncover the great mineral wealth of the United States and learn about its earliest geologic history.