One of the largest concentrations of wetlands in our state is found in a unique area of large hummocky moraines that spans across north-central Wisconsin. We will explore the origin of this unusual glacial landscape and how it gave rise to thousands of internally-draining (“isolated”) wetlands.
Dr. Nelson Ham, St. Norbert College
Recorded July 26, 2024
Dr. Nelson Ham studies the origins of Wisconsin’s landscapes, especially those formed during the last ice age. He earned his PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught at St. Norbert College in DePere for the past 30 years.
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