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Gardening in Madison During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2020-12-14)The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting people’s social and physical wellbeing. Gardening is a way people have been adapting to the pandemic, as seen in the increased demand and subsequent shortages of seeds. We administered ... -
Gender, Environment, and Development Concerns in Irrigated Rice Schemes in West Africa
(1996-08-08)In this study, I examine the links between gender, environment, and development (GED), first analyzing various approaches to studying the topic, and then outlining the social repercussions of two development projects in ... -
A General Framework for Predicting the Optimal Computing Configurations for Climate-Driven Ecological Forecasting Models
(2017-04)Rapidly growing databases are swiftly transforming the field of biodiversity modeling into a big-data science, characterized by high volume, heterogeneous datasets with high uncertainty. As climate warming and land use ... -
Gentrification of the Willy Street Neighborhood: an Assessment
(2010-12)Recent modifications in the physical and social environment of the Willy Street Neighborhood parallel characteristics found in gentrification theory. Through analysis of interviews, landscape observations, and census data, ... -
A Geographical Analysis of the Cheese Industry in Green County, WI
(2009-12)The area of Green County, Wisconsin serves as an epicenter for the dairy industry in the state, an industry practically as old as the state itself. Through the hard work of cheesemakers and dairy farmers, Green County ... -
Geography of Apple Orchards in Wisconsin: Examining the Core of Cultivation
(2012)This study looks at the locations of orchards in Wisconsin and examines the reasons behind the initial choice for those locations as well as recent changes in popular locations and orchard methods. The most significant ... -
Geography of Taverns of the Lower Wisconsin River Way
(2009-05)The Lower Wisconsin River Way is a beautiful and unique area of Wisconsin. Many small communities are located on either side of the Wisconsin River. In and around these communities there are many local establishments which ... -
A GIS Analysis of Emergency Medical Services Response in Denver, Colorado
(2018-05-01)Emergency medical services (EMS) exist to ensure a better quality of life. EMS has improved in accessibility and responsiveness since its conception and is responsible for saving countless lives. The increased effectiveness ... -
A GIS-Driven Approach to Siting a Prospective Wind Farm in South Central Wisconsin
(2010-12)There is a growing need for renewable energy sources in South Central Wisconsin, one that could be met by installing a wind farm in the area. We used a GIS to analyze a variety of criteria and determine the most suitable ... -
The Good Life and the Persistence of Exclusive Communities in the Upper Midwest
(2020-12-14)Our research covers the conceptual framework of the good life and how this concept helps inform thinking about exclusive communities in the present. Looking at wealthy Upper Midwestern communities, River Hills, WI, Shorewood ... -
Greening Up the Roof: a Study of Rooftop Spaces in Madison, Wisconsin
(2016-12)The overall purpose of our study was to uncover the benefits and limitations of rooftop spaces in Madison, Wisconsin as well as a greater understanding in how these spaces are perceived and utilized by residents of Madison ... -
Groundwater Contamination of Heavy Metals through Soil Attenuation
(2016-06-14)In Wisconsin, two-thirds of the population relies on groundwater for their drinking water supply, and this resource is threatened by heavy metal contamination from industrial waste, landfills, and other sources. Our goal ... -
Growing CSA Farms: A Geographic Analysis of Community Supported Agriculture in Madison, WI
(2009-12-17)Since the concept of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) was introduced to the United States in 1984, Wisconsin has provided fertile ground for CSA expansion. Within Wisconsin, the city of Madison has a particularly ... -
Heritage At-Risk: Vulnerability of Cultural Resources along Florida's Coast to Sea Level Rise and Hurricanes
(2016-06-14)Rising sea levels and modern development pose a threat to the 102 archaeological sites in the National Register of Historic Places located within 5km of Florida’s coast. With 10% of its landmass less than 1m above mean ... -
Historic German and Norwegian Settlement: Ethnicity and Agriculture in the Lower Wisconsin Riverway
(2009-05-12)The Lower Wisconsin Scenic Riverway is home to many of Wisconsin's geological, cultural, and historic treasures. Deemed an important historical asset, the Wisconsin government took measures to protect this area of the ... -
Historical Floodplain Sedimentation Along the Upper Mississippi River, Pool 11
(2005)Many of the ecologically rich aquatic habitats created by the construction of locks and dams on the upper Mississippi River are now disappearing as a result of increased sedimentation. Sub-aqueous sediment cores were ... -
History In The Margins: Ecotonal Dynamics and Abrupt Vegetation Change In Holocene Lower Michigan
(2023)Abrupt changes in ecological systems are expected to become more frequent in the near future, as a result of on-going climate change and increases in both the frequency and intensity of disturbance and extreme climate ... -
History of Environmental Justice in Memphis's Lamar Avenue Corridor
(2013-12)Lamar Avenue in Memphis, TN serves as a hub for industry and a convergence point for air, rail and freight traffic. The presence of the Memphis International Airport, the national headquarters of Federal Express, as well ... -
The History of Food Systems and Accessibility in Madison, WI: 1970-Today
(2016-12-15)The retail food landscape is a dynamic sector: Large chains are constantly forcing locally-run stores out of business, retail capital is becoming increasingly consolidated, and the number of food insecure individuals is ... -
A History of Religion and Churches in Prairie du Chien
(2009-05-12)Examining the lower third of the Wisconsin Riverway is an effective way to contextualize the complex development mechanisms our State and Nation, in general, have employed to progress throughout time. Specifically, the ...