Abstract Headwater streams with a forested riparian zone and canopy cover have regulated stream temperatures and stream ecosystem metabolism because of shading. Agricultural practices have dramatically altered riparian ...

Natural and cultural history programs serve as a learning tool and social outlet for visitors, yet the Stevens Point, WI area does not have many available during summer months. Schmeeckle Reserve, a natural area ...

In the last several decades, longevity of aquaculture businesses has been sporadic throughout Wisconsin. Part of the problem centers on the inability to target ideal farm locations as well as ascertaining all the key ...

Outdoor experiences have been found to positively benefit schools by increasing student health, improving academic performance, and supporting behavior management. However, when trying to decide the best way to approach ...

Among the bat species most impacted by White-nose Syndrome (hereafter; WNS) is the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), which has resulted in its recent listing as federally threatened under the Endangered ...

One in five Americans has a disability and people with disabilities are the fastest growing subgroup in U.S. population. Despite the growing body of research in related fields, nature specific data are limited. The ...

Whole genome duplication (WGD) is an important evolutionary mechanism that can facilitate adaptation and speciation. The salmonid family represents an ideal model to study the effect of WGDs because of the extensive ...

Birdwatching is one of the most popular pastimes in most developed countries with an estimated 55 million people in the USA participating in birdwatching activities. There are many studies that look at how gender and other ...

Residential youth summer camps offer a plethora of activities and experiences that can positively affect children’s lives. Children may want to attend summer camp for a variety of reasons, but ultimately the decision ...

The following research discusses creative writing and structures itself around big ideas—be those past, present, or future. Current scholars, students in elementary, middle, high, and post-secondary institutions, as ...