Vernon County
Vernon County is located in the heart of the Driftless Area and features a diverse economy centered on agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism, and small manufacturing. The county is known for its leadership in organic and natural agricultural production, alongside a strong base of conventional farming and traditional farming of the Plain community. It is home to Organic Valley and a growing number of small food manufacturers and value-added producers. Vernon County is partnering with UniverCity Alliance to address flood mitigation.
- Developing a cost-effective stream gauge prototype. Interdisciplinary Engineering 170: Design Practicum. Katie Kalscheur.
- Developing prototype designs for measuring water runoff. Interdisciplinary Engineering 170: Design Practicum. Katie Kalscheur.
- Developing a public engagement plan for sustainable land use and conservation best practices. Environmental Studies 900: Seminar. Kim Wahl.
- ENVIR ST 972: Conservation Planning. Cooper Rosin.
- JOURN 445: Creative Campaign Messages. Doug McLeod.
- ENVIR ST 900: Flood Risk and Adaptation. Beth Tellman.
- ENVIR ST 978: Environmental Conservation Tools Modules. Ed Boswell.
Vernon County News
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On the Road to Flood Resilience
Through a UniverCity Alliance partnership, students are helping Vernon County identify new opportunities for flood mitigation and infrastructure protection. It was a particularly pleasant autumn day when nearly a dozen Flood Risk…
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Innovative student-built prototypes aim to support flood mitigation efforts in Vernon County
Students in Interdisciplinary Engineering 170: Design Practicum designed two prototypes that support Vernon County’s goals of addressing flooding and field runoff.
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Vernon County partners with UW Madison to tackle flood mitigation through UniverCity Alliance
Tim Hundt | Vernon Reporter | March 14, 2026