Browsing UW Geography Undergraduate Colloquium by Issue Date
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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 ... -
Microbreweries and Culture in the Greater Madison Area
(2009-12-17)In this study, we investigate how microbreweries serve a part of that neolocal ethic of the Madison area as they reflect and shape local meanings and attachments to place through experience and symbolism. People yearn for ... -
Cacophony of carp -- clarifying the unintelligible noise of the carp debate
(2010-12)The carp as an icon of political ecology's major themes of the 19th through 21st centuries traces the fish's identity as a "subpar" species-turned American enemy. Images of the carp, beginning from its introduction in 1877 ... -
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 ... -
Homeless Networks in Downtown Madison, Wisconsin
(2010-12)Many know that Madison, Wisconsin is a homeless-friendly city, but the question remains: does Madison have adequate resources to support its homeless community? Our research focuses specifically on the food and shelter ... -
A Spatial and Social Analysis of Food Deserts and Community Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin
(2010-12)Food deserts, areas lacking nutritional food resources, are a critical problem facing modern urban areas. Our research analyzes the socio-spatial relationship between community gardens and food deserts in Madison. This ... -
Wisconsin Barns: Stewards of Our Values and Dynamic Cultural Landscapes
(2010-12)Wisconsin is rooted in the agrarian rural landscape. We can make this identification while driving anywhere in the state and seeing the numerous farms adjacent to the highway or on license plates of passing cars. Barns are ... -
Milling the Future: Sustainable Forestry and Sawmill Operations in Northern Wisconsin
(2010-12)The logging and sawmill industries have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape, economy, and culture of northern Wisconsin. They proved to be an influential force behind the foundation of Wisconsin, influencing the ... -
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 University of Wisconsin Arboretum Narrative: Changing Landscapes and Changing Meaning
(2010-12)As societies change, so too does their relationship with the land. These changing relationships are reflected in and imprinted upon the land on which they live. In order to demonstrate how the landscape of the UW Arboretum ... -
Fighting the Big Cheese: The Artisanal Cheese Industry of Wisconsin
(2010-12)Wisconsin maintains its title, held by the state for decades, as America's Dairyland; but its industry and producers have recently been challenged by larger scale production. Archival research and a literature review ... -
The Environmental and Social Impacts of Urban Runoff on Eutrophic Lake Ecosystems
(2010-12-13)Unraveling the issue of urban runoff is a daunting task to bring into focus because of difficulties identifying runoff sources and developing cost-effective solutions. The need to find solutions stems from issues of ... -
Zoning for Urban Agriculture: The Politics of Institutionalizing Community Gardens in Madison, WI
(2010-12-14)The growing popularity of urban agriculture calls for the need for formal recognition in the Madison zoning code rewrite. To understand the politics of this process, we interviewed key actors: city planners and community ... -
Exploring Geospatial Trends in Urban Attitudes Toward Wolves in Wisconsin and Implications for Future Management
(2010-12-14)In 2004, the recovering Wisconsin timber wolf (Canis lupus) population reached the state management goal, set by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, of 350 wolves. Since then, the state's wolf population has ... -
Recreation and Conservation in Wisconsin State Parks
(2010-12-14)There exists a debate on whether Wisconsin state parks should focus on conservation or recreational activities. The question posed was, how do recreational activities at Devil's Lake State Park and Wyalusing State Park ... -
Norwegian-American Cultural Landscapes in Dane County, Wisconsin: Changes through Time
(2010-12-14)Norwegian immigration to Dane County, Wisconsin began in the 1840s because of land availability and economic opportunities and accelerated by the 1870s, due to demographic changes. Norwegian immigrants formed communities ... -
Community Gardens: Governance and Soil Quality in Madison, WI
(2010-12-14)A growing interest in urban agriculture creates the need to investigate the effectiveness of community garden management, specifically how it influences the garden?s physical health. We employed plot holder questionnaires, ... -
Differences in Tillage Intensity Near Oregon, Wisconsin
(2010-12-17)A group of four undergraduate Geography students at the University of Wisconsin ? Madison looked into agricultural practices and tillage intensity in the Oregon, Wisconsin area. First, they were curious as to specifically ... -
Business is Blooming: An Inquiry into the Development of the Dane County Farmers? Market and the Factors of its Success
(2011)The Dane County Farmers Market is a special part of our lives living in Madison, Wisconsin and we want to know, what trends in the region influenced the development of the Dane County Farmer's Market (DCFM) and what factors ... -
Edgewater Redevelopment: Controversy on the Waterfront An Inside Analysis of the Social, Economic, and Political Effects of the Edgewater Redevelopment
(2011)The Edgewater Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin has troubled the city and its residents since 2008 with regards to its possible redevelopment. The project was met with both praise and remorse, but ultimately has a large impact ...