Environment
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Greenhouse designs provide opportunity for year-round crop production in WI
Deep winter greenhouses (DWGs) and geodesic dome greenhouses (GDGs) are promising systems for extending the growing season and supporting local food production in cold northern areas.
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What to know about ice dams, how to prevent them in snowy Wisconsin winter
Tis’ the season for ice dams, Wisconsin. When icicles hang from the edge of your home’s roof after snowfall, it’s a sign this fickle, recurring winter concern might be plotting a leak into your home.
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Oh buoy! Runaway research buoy gets data on Great Lakes winter waves
Winter is a quiet time for Great Lakes research, at least out on the water. Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore.
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The 2025-’26 Great Lakes ice forecast is out. What’s in store?
It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends.
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Wisconsin wellness tips: Staying safe this winter
How to stay safe and warm this winter in Wisconsin.
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Is more Arctic air coming? Snow, harsh freeze possible in Wisconsin for Thanksgiving
Is more Arctic air coming? Snow, harsh freeze possible in Wisconsin for Thanksgiving as polar vortex could push frigid air into the northern U.S.
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How will La Niña impact Wisconsin winter? It depends where you live, NWS says
La Niña’s impact on Wisconsin winter depends where you live, NWS says.
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New Wisconsin wolf hunt rules set to take effect
Permanent rules to guide the conduct of wolf hunting in Wisconsin are set to take effect Saturday, capping off a yearslong process in which the state Department of Natural Resources worked to write policy about one of the most politically polarized issues facing the state.
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Fall colors have peaked in northern Wisconsin, but southern spots to peak as late as November
Wisconsin peak fall colors have come for some spots, others are later.
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Wisconsin fall colors peaking up north, but could be delayed elsewhere
Wisconsin fall colors peaking up north, but could be delayed elsewhere.
