Wisconsin State Journal | Abby Machtig | July 25, 2023
Community
Urban heat islands identified in La Crosse neighborhoods due to lack of tree canopy, impervious surfaces
La Crosse Tribune | Chloe Hilles | July 19, 2023
Tree canopy, pocket parks could make La Crosse cooler
La Follette School of Public Affairs graduate students studied the heat island effect in the city of La Crosse, which partnered with Thriving Earth Exchange through UniverCity Alliance.
No Mow May 2023: Community Science in Your Backyard
1000 Friends of Wisconsin | June 21, 2023
UniverCity Year builds partnerships, ‘mutual trust’ across Wisconsin
UniverCity Year has partnered with 29 local governments and communities across Wisconsin. Its most recent cohort welcomed nine communities – a record for the program.
Hands-on watershed management: Graduate students learn from community partners ahead of summer field work
Water Resources Management students shared their research so far with Koshkonong Creek stakeholders and practiced techniques for removing stream obstructions.
The Commons: Hands-On Watershed Management
The Commons | Abigail Becker | June 15, 2023
Hands-On Watershed Management: Nelson graduate students shared research on watershed management with Wisconsin’s Koshkonong Creek.
The Commons | Abigail Becker | June 15, 2023
Water resources students gets hands-on experience with creek cleanup
University Communications | Abigail Becker | June 15, 2023
Promoting pollinators in Sun Prairie one unmowed lawn at a time
Sun Prairie is taking the No Mow May community initiative to the next level with the Wisconsin Wild Bee App (WiBee).