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Wetland Coffee Break: Native wetland plant restoration pilot project: Fish Creek Slough Estuary in Ashland, Wisconsin
Learn about the ecological impacts on Fish Creek Slough from historic and present-day human presence, invasive species dynamics, and the emerging challenges of climate change.
South Shore partner spotlight: Superior Rivers Watershed Association
Our partners in the South Shore Flood Resilience Assessment project are vital to its success. Learn more about one of these partners who play an important role as community liaison and technical support.
Natural Connections: The myths and mysteries of sphagnum moss
Sphagnum is a dominant part of bogs and fens. All but the uppermost leaves of the plant are made up of dead cells, which means that sphagnum moss can hold water like a sponge.