As a kid, Keith Cherkauer spent a lot of time out in nature exploring waterbodies near Lake Michigan with his dad. “My father is a hydrogeologist, so I spent a lot of time out with himRead More…
Climate variability continues to be a defining factor in agriculture and water quality in the North Central Region. Extreme weather events are occurring at increased frequencies and can dry out farm fields, flood city streets, andRead More…
By J. Arbuckle, Extension Sociologist, Iowa State University As climate change-driven weather extremes take an increasing toll on agriculture across the U.S., questions about what farmers are doing now and might do in the future toRead More…
By Scott Berry, US Water Alliance We are at a unique moment for water. COVID-19 has upended life across America, disrupting business as usual in every sector and, in many ways, exposing or reinforcing structural challengesRead More…
A new report from the Risky Business Project, founded by economic powerhouses Henry Paulson, Michael Bloomberg, and Tom Steyer takes a clear-eyed look at the at the economic risks of climate change and, more importantly, theRead More…
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites you to join us February 23, 2015 for a unique, free online learning experience: our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)Changing Weather and Climate in the Great Lakes Region. The 4-week MOOCRead More…