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.
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When it comes to aquatic plant management, words matter
Millions of dollars are spent every year in Wisconsin to manage unwanted aquatic plants. Despite this, little funding or effort is dedicated to education specific to aquatic plant management. A Sea Grant study aimed at filling this information gap by identifying internet search terms.
PFAS in municipal drinking water: New grant designed to improve risk communication in Wisconsin
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison received a grant from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant to study PFAS messaging to water users in Wisconsin with a special focus on Latinos.
Negative emotions drive preference for herbicide treatments for aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin lakes
A new study published by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers found that fear is a large driver in lakeshore property owners’ preferences for herbicide treatments of aquatic invasive plants over other management options, even if those treatments may harm native plants and animals.
New research provides guidance for effective public messaging about invasive species prevention
Researchers found that a direct, factual approach was effective and avoided the unwanted connotations that other types of message framing may have.
Wisconsin fish farmers look to boost their marketing savvy and stay on top of current science
In early March, the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association held its annual conference, placing a special emphasis this year on diversifying markets and understanding consumers.