Monthly Archives: September 2012

Climate Change and Ecological Restoration

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Steve Glass

Global climate change is now a fact of life.  There is now unequivocal evidence that the earth is warming faster than at any other time in recorded history (IPCC, 2007).  The predicted impacts include changes in weather patterns, increases in … Continue reading →

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Purple Loosestrife Persists in Lake Wingra Wetlands

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Steve Glass

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) the introduced, invasive pest plant of wetlands and other habitats, and known for its showy rose-purple flowers, is having a very good year in the wetlands and near-shore areas of Lake Wingra. Purple loosestrife is a … Continue reading →

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SW Bike Path and DMNA News

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Steve Glass

Two news items for you this morning, First, the City of Madison has announced on-line that as part of the 2012 SW Bike Path resurfacing project, path shoulders for walking and running will be reconstructed to add a “smooth, stable … Continue reading →

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Green Infrastructure Makes Dollars and Sense

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Steve Glass

Cities around the world are abandoning “gray infrastructure” in favor or the more economical and ecological sensible “green infrastructure” according to a recent article from the environmental website e360.yale.edu. Gray infrastructure is the network ditches, concrete pipes, and stone-lined ponds … Continue reading →

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Another View: Duck Pond, Its Springs and Wall

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Steve Glass

 

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The Duck Pond and its Springs

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Steve Glass
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Wingra Watershed Facts

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Steve Glass

Here is food for thought during the next rainfall in the Wingra Watershed. Wingra Watershed size: 4,525 acres. Land surface area: 325 acres. Wetland area: 210 acres. Percent permeable surface (surface that absorbs rainfall) : 54%. Percent of each rainfall … Continue reading →

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Drought of 2012–Update on Local Impacts

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steve Glass

This morning Madison, Wisconsin awoke to yet another day without rain, and there are no good chances for rain in the seven-day forecast.  Much of southern Wisconsin remains in a moderate to severe drought, so says the National Weather Service … Continue reading →

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Dancing Sands Spring

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Steve Glass
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