LAKES Undergraduate Research Experience - LAKES REU
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Local Consumers, Small Businesses, and Healthy Economies: Creating a Self-Sustaining Community in Rural Western Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses employ 46% of private-sector employees. When consumers purchase locally, they support the community as their dollars are more likely to spent locally (a ... -
Win-Win Opportunities: How Diversifying Farm Operations Can Lead to On-Farm Environmental and Economic Gain
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Hailing from a suburb of Boston, I have almost no experience with a farming lifestyle. Yet, I do know that farming is one of the toughest and most underappreciated jobs in our country. Despite bearing the brunt of the ... -
Horizontal and Vertical Spatial Symptoms of Cyanobacteria Blooms
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Every summer in early July Lake Menomin turns a lovely shade of green. Waves wash up the boat launches and color the cement. Residents who live nearby experience sewer-type smells and are forced to close their windows. Can ... -
Consumer Attitudes & Preferences Toward Sustainability vs. Shopping Behaviors
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Because most of the land in our area is dedicated to agriculture, there is a lot of pressure on farmers to adopt better land management practices that minimize nutrient runoff that flows into the Red Cedar watershed. ... -
Role of Source Credibility on Persuasion Towards Conservation Farming
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)As much as we like to think that we only rely on the cold, hard facts when making decisions, the truth is that several other outside factors influence our decision. These can include the flashy graphics of an eye-catching ... -
The Influence of Trust in Science and Political Leaning on Perceptions of Drinking Water Quality
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)This summer, I researched how trust in scientific institutions and political beliefs influence perceptions of drinking water. Past research shows that drinking water quality is becoming a national issue and is widely ... -
Partisan Influence on Perceptions of Drinking Water Quality and Policy in Dunn and Barron Counties
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)In the Flathead Valley of Montana, where I grew up, one of the most polarizing issues within the community was the proposal of a water-bottling plant on Flathead Lake. While everyone cared about the lake’s water quality, ... -
Trends in Anatoxin-a and Microcystin Concentrations in Two Eutrophic Lakes: The Role of Habitat and Season
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)As an undergraduate student participating in the LAKES REU, an interdisciplinary research experience for undergraduates funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), I got to develop my own research question and work ... -
Potamogeton crispus Interrelationships with Ecosystem Metabolism: An Aquatic Plant Survey of Lake Menomin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Preserving the quality of Lake Menomin is a shared concern that unites every resident. When we think about the causes of the blue-green water Lake Menomin is known for, the first that come to mind are farm runoff, septic ... -
Perceptions and Water Quality
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Numerical Modeling, Simulation, and Parameter Estimation with Water Quality Data
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2016)In some areas of Wisconsin, the lakes tend to get a lot of phosphorus runoff from farms resulting in severe algal blooms due to a cycle of burgeoning cyanobacterial populations during the summer months. We examined two ... -
Power Production of Limiting Nutrients in Microbial Fuel Cells
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)This summer I worked with a wonderful group of people in efforts to clear the horrible smell that came with Lake Menomin. While, of course, we did not eradicate the issue, we all did continue to make strides towards this ... -
Lakeshore Property and Conservation: A Quick Dip in the Lakes of the Northern Red Cedar
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)I spent much of this summer driving around with my research partner, Lucia, listening to NPR and sharing our favorite playlists as we shuffled around the Red Cedar Watershed on our way to interviews. As someone who takes ... -
On Common Ground: Cultivating Farmer Communities in Pursuit of Conservation in Wisconsin's Red Cedar River Watershed
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Over the past two months, my research partner Tara and I have conducted 23 interviews with lakefront owners and farmers across the Red Cedar River watershed. All of these individuals graciously welcomed us into their home ... -
Nutrient Implications of Bedrock and Lake Sediment on Cyanobacteria Growth
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)This summer, I researched how various sediments within the Red Cedar watershed effect the growth of cyanobacteria. Lake sediment was compared with bedrock sediment, meaning crushed rocks were used as sediment for treatment ... -
Spatial Sedimentation and Phosphorus Dynamics Trends Along Wild Rice Beds
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Plants need phosphorus to grow. The Red Cedar Watershed has plenty of excess phosphorus in the summer months, which promotes the growth of the green layer of cyanobacteria that residents have learned to see and smell so ... -
How Valuable are Lakes in the Red Cedar Basin? Modeling Recreational Demand Using Travel Cost Method
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)There are strong negative attitudes surrounding the lakes in the Red Cedar Basin. “The lakes are awful during hot days”, “It’s dangerous to touch the green water”, and the often mentioned “The algae smell is going to plague ... -
Effects of Administrative Code NR151 on Phosphorus Levels in Wisconsin Water Bodies
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)n the surface, many issues that society faces seem to have simple solutions. However, as we continue down the road of technological advancement, modern life becomes more complex and solutions may not be what they seem. ... -
Wild Rice Landscape Ecology: Restoration Implications
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)This summer my research team and I explored the possibility of restoring wild rice in the Red Cedar watershed. We dove into this topic because aquatic vegetation has the potential to change phosphorus dynamics in the ... -
MenomiNet: A Prototype Network for Real-Time Public Lake Data
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)When approaching the Red Cedar Watershed, it is important to know the quality of the water to get a glimpse into what methods could be helpful in remediation, as well as the long-term impact that those efforts have. Testing ...
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