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From the Director: The interconnectedness of nature: We have a lot to learn
When we take time to observe and learn from nature—and to learn from others who have long and deep connections with nature—we can make better decisions and enrich our own experiences.
Manoomin/Wild Rice: The ecology and importance of a wetland treasure
Tucked within the quiet shallows of lakes and slow-moving rivers across Wisconsin, a slender aquatic grass with graceful stalks and waving seed heads has anchored cultures, fed ecosystems, and sustained traditions for centuries.
Wetland Coffee Break: Aquatic habitat management for amphibians and reptiles in Wisconsin
Learn from professor Josh Kapfer some of the more general concepts and approaches that natural resource managers can consider when developing or enacting strategies for amphibians and reptiles in aquatic habitats.