The 2020 Wisconsin Soil and Water Conservation Report, produced by WDNR and DATCP, is now available. The report details the conservation work of landowners, farmers, and conservationists across the state […]
Tag: Water Quality
Want Freshwater? Then Stop Oversalting
Join Wisconsin Land+Water on June 23 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. to learn how salt ends up in our freshwater. Chloride concentrations are on the rise in both surface and groundwater. In response, several […]
Improving Water Quality and Soil Health on Tile Drained Lands in Minnesota and Wisconsin
The Discovery Farms Programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin concluded a conservation innovation grant project focused on water quality and soil health on tile drained fields in the fall of 2020. […]
Guide to Outcomes Estimation Tools
In December of 2020, American Farmland Trust’s Dr. Michelle Perez (Water Initiative Director) and Dr. Emily Cole (Climate and Agriculture Program Manager for New England) published “A Guide to Water […]
Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium
The event will gather developing research regarding harmful algal blooms (HABs) and provide a space to discuss how to improve outreach and engagement to stakeholders impacted by HABs. Topics will […]
Salt your Fries, Not Our Freshwater
Is your community oversalting roadways and drinking water? What are the hidden costs of excessive salt use to our roads, bridges, vehicles, wildlife, human health, and freshwater resources? Learn from […]
Wisconsin Salt Wise
All the salt that we bring into Wisconsin leaves in our freshwater. The salt that is applied to roads, sidewalks, and placed in our water softeners is silently salting our […]
How’s My Waterway
An updated version of How’s My Waterway (HMW) was released publicly in June 2020. HMW provides a comprehensive overview of water quality data and information in the United States on three different scales: community, state, and national.
Discovery Farms Virtual Conference Series
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join them on seven Wednesdays for one hour each week as […]
Discovery Farms to host a Virtual Conference Series in December and January
Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to host a virtual conference series this winter. The theme for the series is ‘Keeping up with your conservation goals through change and challenge’.
Join Discovery Farms on seven Wednesdays for one hour as they cover topics like water quality, soil health, climate change, and more! These events are free and will be hosted Wednesday’s from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT in December and January starting December 2nd.