Browsing UWSP theses by Title
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Modeling the Sustainability of Lake Trout Fisheries in Eastern Wisconsin Waters of Lake Superior
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2006-05)Lake trout Salvelinus namaycush stocks in Lake Superior collapsed in the 1950s due to over-fishing and sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus predation. Stocks were rehabilitated through stocking, sea lamprey control, and fishery ... -
Modeling the Sustainability of Walleye Populations in Northern Wisconsin Lakes
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2005-08)Walleye populations in northern Wisconsin face exploitation from angling and spearing fisheries that are regulated using a total annual exploitation rate of 35%. However, the sustainability of the 35% exploitation rate ... -
Modeling Walleye Year-Class Strength from Age-0 Catch Rates in Northern Wisconsin Lakes
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1999-11)Walleye (Stizostedion vitreum) populations in northern Wisconsin are exploited by sport angling and tribal spearfishing. To prevent overharvest of walleye stocks, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and ... -
Modeling Wind, Water Movement, and Physical Habitat on Minnesota Lakes and Associated Influences on Walleye Spawning Habitat
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)Walleye Sander vitreus are an ecologically, economically, and culturally important fish species throughout their native and introduced ranges, especially in Midwestern United States and much of Canada. For example, Walleye ... -
A Monograph of Educational Activities and Intergovernmental Cooperation that Occurred during the Long Lake Watershed Planning and Management Project, Washburn County, Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2005-05)The focus of this monograph is to address issues associated with small scale watershed planning and summarize the activities and events that took place during the Long Lake Watershed planning process. Watershed Planning The ... -
Moral Reasoning on Environmental Issues : A Comparison of Secondary Science and Social Study Teachers and Their Students
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1981-05)The purpose of this research was to determine if secondary science and social studies teachers are using significantly more principled moral reasoning (stages 5 and 6) than their students on environmental issues. ... -
More Than “The Stats Guy?” Sports Information Directors and the Leadership Challenge
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Fine Arts and Communication, 2017-05)The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) was formed to elevate the professional standing of sports information directors (SIDs) from technician roles to the management level through strategic ... -
Morphologic and Meristic Characteristics of Lacustrine Coarse Woody Structure as Fish Habitat
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2002-08)Riparian areas are inextricably linked to aquatic systems. In light of widespread riparian and littoral zone tree removal caused by logging, cottage development, and road development, more research needs to be done to ... -
Mortality of Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) due to Confinement and Handling in the Drop Net Fishery in Southern Green Bay, Lake Michigan
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1986-05)Net confinement and catch sorting procedures associated with the drop net segment of the southern Green Bay commercial fishery for yellow perch resulted in substantial non harvest mortality. Catches of yell ow perch ... -
Mortality, Osmoregulation, and Fat Depletion of Young-of-the-year of Some Species of Freshwater Fish in Winter Conditions
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1977-04)To determine if mortality during winter was higher for smaller young-of-the-year, freshwater fish, eight experiments were conducted in lakes and hatchery ponds in which fish were measured in late fall and early spring. ... -
Mother/Daughter Closeness: From Daughters’ Transition Out of Adolescence and Into College.
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Movements and Behavior of Transplanted Radio-tagged Prairie Chickens in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1976-05-07)Movements of seven transplanted greater prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus) were compared with nine residents during 1973 and 1974. Movements of three cocks, transplanted in April 1973 were characterized by ... -
Movements and Spawning Habitat of Muskellunge Esox Masquinongy in Green Bay, Lake Michigan
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2020-12)Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) have been extirpated or have declined significantly in many areas of the Great Lakes, including Green Bay. Restoring a self-sustaining population of Muskellunge to Green Bay is a goal of ... -
Movements of Adult Lake Trout tagged in Northwestern Lake Michigan
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1999-08)Movement plays an important role in animal life history, evolution, and population dynamics. Knowledge of movements can provide valuable information to aid in the management of animal populations. This is especially true ... -
Movements of Lake Trout in U.S. Waters of Lake Superior During 1973-2001
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2002-08)Fisheries managers presently manage lake trout Salvelinus namaycush populations in Lake Superior using models for management areas that assume lake trout do not move between management units. Mean distance traveled by ... -
MSW Compost Land Application: Trace Element Distribution in Two Soil Profiles
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Murphy Flowage Recreation Area Development
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2005-05)Rusk County owns over 88,000 acres of mostly forested land. Currently, there are three public campgrounds with 60 campsites. One campground is designed for primitive camping. The other two offer electricity but have ... -
Music as an Aid to Reading
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Music for Sustainability
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2015-05)This study researched, developed, implemented and evaluated a Music for Sustainability pilot program that combined music production, Education for Sustainability, and modern technology. A literature review revealed that ... -
Muskellunge Recruitment Dynamics in Northern Wisconsin Lakes
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2011-08)The stock-recruit relationship describes the ability of animal populations to replace themselves with offspring, so is one of the most important topics of study in fishery science. The stock-recruit relationship is ...