Natural Resources

Author(s) Scott R. Craven, Phillip J. Pellitteri, Mark J. Renz Wisconsin's bountiful natural resources make it an ideal place for outdoor recreati...

Author(s) Patrick J. Liesch, Christy Stewart, Christine Wen More than 24 color photographs plus descriptions will help you identify a dozen differ...

Author(s) Kyle Pepp, Geoffrey Siemering, Steve Ventura Southwestern Wisconsin is well-known for its rich history in mining, however, this historic ...

Author(s) Tom H. Klubertanz Mayflies are important members of aquatic communities in Wisconsin and valuable indicators of water quality. This rich...

Author(s) William L. Hilsenhoff Aquatic insects are important in many ways, providing food for fish and serving as monitors for water quality. Thi...

Author(s) Christy Stewart Describes the importance of bees in pollinating major food crops, how to attract and support native pollinators, and ho...

Author(s) Suzanne Wade Meet 58 curious (and mostly very small) creatures that inhabit Wisconsin's fresh waters. Read, for instance, about the hydr...

Can a loon dive 200 feet deep? Can a single chemical turn a whole lake green? You'll learn the answers to these puzzlers, and to hundreds more, wh...

Author(s) Geoffrey Siemering, Chris Baxter, Gene Schriefer Southwestern Wisconsin is well-known for its rich history in mining. Unfortunately, poor...

A storm water basin holds rainwater after a storm so that it can be released slowly enough that it wont cause flooding and erosion. This comprehen...

Author(s) Lynn Markham, Kate Demorest Healthy watersheds make healthy lakes and higher property values. Created for people who live on developed ...

Author(s) Stephen DeStefano, Scott R. Craven, Robert L. Ruff, Darrel F. Covell, John F. Kubisiak Biodiversity, habitat fragmentation, conservation...

Author(s) John Haack, Bret Shaw Find fun facts about plants, insects, and wildlife in and around Wisconsin lakes. This unique, interactive journal...

Author(s) Lowell Klessig, Buzz Sorge, Robert Korth, Michael Dresen, Jeff Bode This model lake management plan was written for people who live on ...

Author(s) William Klase, Thomas W. Steele Successful woodland management involves a partnership between landowner, forester, and logger. By unders...

Author(s) Scott Craven, David Drake, Jamie Nack  Bird feeding is one of the most popular ways to enjoy wildlife, and compared to many other forms...

Author(s) David S. Liebl, Mary Anne Lowndes This brochure explains the importance of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff, how these pollutant...

Author(s) David S. Liebl Storm water detention ponds are widely used and extremely effective. Learn about potential safety hazards and techniques ...

Author(s) G. Barquest, S. Craven, R. Ellarson Updated with new house plans for bluebirds, bats and barn owls. Includes new section on recycling h...

Author(s) John Exo, Kris Tiles, Andy Yencha This fact sheet looks at taking simple steps to clean up our lakes and streams, serious problems cause...

Author(s) William Swenson, Stanley Nichols, Scott Craven This booklet provides up-to-date, reliable information for those interested in building o...

Author(s) Kevin Masarik While most private wells in Wisconsin provide water that is good quality, many private well owners experience problems. Th...

A green lawn running down to the water edge allows 18 times more sediment and seven times more phosphorus to run into the water than a natural sho...

Author(s) David Drake, Scott Craven, Jamie Nack Birding has become one of Wisconsin most popular outdoor recreational activities. Revised in 2018...