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The UW-Madison Extension’s outreach creates key connection points for families, communities, businesses, non-profit organizations, government, and more. We support local volunteers and leaders to take action and serve as role models in their communities, and we make sure Wisconsinites have the latest research, best practices, and educational opportunities.
Promoting healthy relationships:We embrace the philosophy that each stage of life is unique, exciting and filled with potential. Our programs promote aging-friendly communities, coach parents and help families put technology, mindfulness and financial awareness into everyday use.
Empowering health & well-being: We provide individuals, families, and communities the tools and guidance they need to reduce stress, improve nutrition, and support physical activity. We work with community partners to increase access to healthy affordable food, create environments that promote well-being, and address access to quality health care.
Fostering civic & economic leadership: From educating elected officials to training the next generation of local leaders, we’re committed to empowering citizens to make positive, transformative change in their communities.
Enhancing resilient natural resource systems: We work with partners across the state to ensure that our diverse natural resources remain resilient and productive. From water and forestry programming to conservation training and youth environmental education, our educators and researchers navigate complex issues, facilitate challenging conversations, and help develop innovative solutions.
Supporting positive youth development: Our research-based youth enrichment programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to grow into the global leaders of tomorrow. From youth governance to Wisconsin 4-H clubs, we provide diverse educational opportunities to prepare youth for success in Wisconsin and beyond.
Supporting Wisconsin’s agriculture industry: Whether on the farm or in the field, we’re on the front lines of modern agriculture, helping producers build stronger and more productive food systems. From managing livestock to crops to strategic financial planning for farms, our educators and researchers help solve challenges that Wisconsin producers face.
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Recent Submissions
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Stories of Positive Pivotal Leadership: Sparking Hope & Shaping Change
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Custom Manure Applicator Training: A Summary
(Land Grant/Sea Grant National Water Quality Conference, 2011-01)A summary of the need, objectives, methods and results of a 3-state voluntary training and certification program targeting for-hire manure applicators in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Participating businesses and ... -
15 years of manure spill data: Little changes can make a big difference and reduce risk. 2005-2019
(Ohio Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, 2024-03-12)An examination 15 years of the trends in manure application equipment in Wisconsin, the root causes of manure spills/incidents, and common sense changes to reduce the number and impact of manure spills and incidents. -
Trends in Equipment and Technology in the Wisconsin For-Hire Manure Application Industry, 2001–2023.
(2024-05-28)Since 2001, the University of Wisconsin (UW-Extension, 2001–2017; UW–Madison Division of Extension, 2018–2023) has created a public directory of Wisconsin’s for-hire manure application industry each year. This directory ... -
Pokegama Bay Water Quality Improvement Project: Final Report
(2020-11-20)The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR) is located at the convergence of the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. The agency performs research on the St. Louis River watershed and estuary. The Reserve ... -
2023 Lake Superior Bloom Bulletin
(Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2023-05) -
Estuarine habitats in the St. Louis Estuary, Lake Superior, Wisconsin: past, present, and future
(National Estuarine Research Reserve Assocaition (NERRA), 2023)In the face of climate change, understanding trajectories of change is critical for coastal management, particularly for identifying future restoration and climate adaptation opportunities. The National Estuarine Research ... -
2022 St. Louis River Summit Proceedings
(Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2022) -
2024 St. Louis River Summit Proceedings
(Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2024-04) -
Pokegama Bay rustic boat launch improvements increase visitor use and improve visitor experience
(2024-01)The Pokegama Bay rustic boat launch in the Superior Municipal Forest got an upgrade in September 2021. The City of Superior, collaboratively with the Lake Superior Reserve and the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, ... -
Manure Spill Response Demonstration Planning Document
(2022-04-27)This document summarizes the goals and purposes of conducting a live action manure spill response demonstration, clearly identifies the roles of each of the agency and non-agency partners and provides an event planning ... -
Live Action Manure Spill Response Demonstrations Improve Response, Decrease Environmental Impact
(2009-02-08)A summary of how Land Grant Extension Educators, regulatory staff and manure applicators created the first manure spill response training exercises using actual manure in the US. The poster details the background, planning ... -
Improving Nutrient Management Plan Implementation by Integrating Pollution and General Liability Insurance-Based Incentives
(2021-12-29)Final Report submitted to USDA-NRCS in fulfillment of the requirements of Conservation Innovation Grant Project #69-3A75-17-17, Improving Nutrient Management Plan Implementation by Integrating Pollution and General Liability ... -
State Level Manure Broker, For-Hire Manure Applicator, and Livestock Producer Training and Certification Program Inventory 2024
(2024-04-16)This dataset is a compilation of publicly available data documenting how states in the US train, certify or regulate three key players in the transportation and allocation of livestock manures (farmers who transport and/or ...