Project teams members smile during a discussion on the boat.

06/30/25

New video captures wild rice revival project in Lake Winnebago

The waters of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake, were once teeming with wild rice – so abundant that historical accounts describe boats struggling to pass through the beds. This native aquatic plant, known as “mayom” in the Mohegan language and “manoomin” in the Ojibwe language, has deep cultural and ecological significance, supporting fish, waterfowl, Read more about New video captures wild rice revival project in Lake Winnebago[…]

The students worked in close collaboration with Laura Marquardt, Sandy Wickman, and Lisa Ahlers.

06/25/25

Podcast tells story of seventh graders who launched Clean Boats, Clean Waters

“Introduced” explains how three students started the popular boat inspection program.

Diver Tim Pranke holds up the bell from the shipwreck of the Little Harbor launch

05/27/25

Door County shipwreck listed on National Register of Historic Places

The Little Harbor launch likely transported vacationers, fruit pickers, and anglers around the peninsula.

Two middle school students, Ava and Liam, pose for a photo on either side of the guppy tank in Mr. Widiker's 8th grade science class.

05/19/25

Getting kids hooked on fish farming

Sea Grant is bringing fish and aquaculture into the classroom.

05/01/25

Watch: How tree rings and community conversations are bringing fire back

Research into centuries-old fire-scarred trees in northern Wisconsin is helping shape current fire management practices for tribal and state partners. The project, We are all gathering around the fire, or Nimaawanji’idimin giiwitaashkodeng in Anishinaabemowin, combines dendrochronology, Native Experiential Knowledge (NEK), and community engagement to uncover the intertwined ecological and cultural history of this Lake Superior Read more about Watch: How tree rings and community conversations are bringing fire back[…]

A giant, stuffed brown beetle sits on a wooden table outside

04/28/25

When art and science join forces

This season of Introduced features three episodes exploring art and science.

New coastal resilience specialist Carrie Malone smiles alongside Sea Grant's Deidre Peroff on a Lake Michigan beach.

04/16/25

Sea Grant welcomes new coastal resilience specialist

Carrie Malone will work with Milwaukee communities to build resilience to flooding, changing water levels and other coastal hazards.

04/08/25

Giving back to Wisconsin’s waters

UW–Madison institutions work with tribes to investigate pollution and address misconceptions

03/25/25

Podcast shares the unexpected lessons of starry stonewort

Experts reveal what they’ve learned after a decade of managing starry stonewort in Little Muskego Lake.

A coloring book page featuring fish from the salmon family with markers scattered around.

03/05/25

Coloring and sticker book teaches kids about fish farming

The “Wisconsin Aquaculture Coloring and Sticker Activity Book” is the first of its kind.