Jim & Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium
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UWSP students invest considerable time conducting research in areas such as fisheries and water resources, forestry, human dimensions of natural resource management, paper science and engineering, soil and waste management, and wildlife ecology and management. The symposium allows students to present data they have collected, explored and analyzed during the course of their research. Faculty mentors play an essential role in guiding students through the process in a spirited and educational fashion that expands beyond the traditional bricks and mortar of the classroom.
Recent Submissions
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Southern Flying Squirrel Trap Success in Schmeeckle Reserve 2020-2025 in Relation to Mast & Non-Target Catch Rates
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Southern flying squirrels (SFS, Glaucomys volans) are nocturnal, omnivorous rodents with a diet consisting largely of hard mast from oaks and hickories, which varies by year. Undergraduates with UWSP’s chapter of the ... -
Investigating the Importance of Student Organizations to Student Perceptions of Success and Belonging
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Student organizations are a valuable resource for university students, providing a way to get involved within their field of study and connect with their peers. Student organizations can also provide a sense of belonging ... -
Assessing the Effects of Local Plant Communities on Grazing Selection by American Bison (Bison bison) in the South Dakota Badlands
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)The American Bison (Bison bison) is the largest land mammal in North America. Grazing in herds, they can clip large areas of prairie vegetation. Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) rely on short vegetation to ... -
Events vs Ethics: How Wisconsin Park and Recreation Agencies Use Their Social Media Platforms
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Social media has been a rapidly growing way for organizations to communicate with the public. This study investigates how forty-seven Wisconsin park and recreation agencies are using their social media to communicate. A ... -
Testing optimal foraging of black bears at bait sites: the influence of bait density
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Anthropogenic baiting sites offer a unique opportunity to test optimal foraging theory. Foraging decisions related to behaviors at bait sites have been shown to follow optimal foraging in some species; however, tests ... -
Comparing the Relationship Between Litter Size and Cub Weight in American Black Bears (Ursus americanus)
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)The relationship between reproductive traits within mammalian taxa varies and understanding their relationships can help inform management and conservation. Current understandings of large mammal reproductive strategies ... -
Student Attitudes and State Regulations Involving the Harvest of Marked Animals
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Wildlife researchers often mark animals to monitor populations, but these individuals may be harvested, potentially biasing data. Attitudes toward harvesting marked animals vary based on experience, identity, and exposure ... -
Playing Ruff: Shared Rules and Communication Styles in Wisconsin City Dog Parks
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Public parks are meant for beneficial recreation, but conflicts can arise between people and even pets. In designated dog parks, it’s important that agencies effectively set and communicate rules. Discovering which policies ... -
Analyzing PRISM Winter Precipitation Data in Central Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)The amount, timing, and type of precipitation over the course of a year is the primary driver of hydrologic activity in a watershed. While most of the United States receives rain as the primary form of precipitation, high ... -
Whatever Floats Your Goat – KONG Toys Impact on Sedentary Behavior in Goats (Capra hircus)
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Domesticated adult Fainting goats (Capra hircus) are commonly housed in petting zoos because they allow for close interactions with people and can be fed easily by children and adults. During the summer of 2025, I worked ... -
Spatial Variance in Soil Organic Matter in the Lost Creek Wetland Restoration
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Long-term studies monitoring wetland hydric soil development in restoration sites have been lacking in central Wisconsin. Understanding the impact of local elevation on hydric soil development and organic matter accumulation ... -
Estimating Groundwater Evapotranspiration Using the Water Table Fluctuation Method
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Estimating evapotranspiration for an ecosystem’s water budget can be particularly challenging. In an unconfined aquifer, plants with roots that interact with the water table are able to extract groundwater and transpire ... -
Flea Reloading: Tracking the rate fleas return to hosts after removal in blacktailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, poses a deadly threat to many species, including black tailed-prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). Prairie dogs are highly susceptible to plague with mortality rates nearing ... -
Evaluating white-footed mice (peromyscus leucopus) ectoparasite composition in Schmeeckle Reserve
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)White-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) are an ecologically important species found in high numbers throughout Wisconsin. They are major prey items and crucial for seed dispersal in forest and meadow ecosystems. Their high ... -
A Pulpability and Bleachability Study of Tissue Hardwood Species from Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Wisconsin has been the leading paper-producing state since the 1950s; this has been a vital part of Wisconsin’s economy. In recent decades, the paper industry has been migrating to the South. This has had a negative impact ... -
North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Occupancy & Habitat Characteristics at Mead State Wildlife Area
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)North American River Otters (Lontra canadensis) are furbearers found in a variety of riparian freshwater ecosystems throughout the United States. Their elusive nature makes them a difficult species to study due to their ... -
Evaluating Accessibility in Outdoor Recreation Planning within Wisconsin County Plans
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)More Americans are participating in outdoor recreation than ever, with a record 175.8 million Americans participating in outdoor recreation in 2023, according to the 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report. According to ... -
Line 5 Pipeline: Energy Security at the Cost of Freshwater and Indigenous Sovereignty?
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)The conflict surrounding this pipeline reflects a direct tension between continued fossil fuel transport and treaty-protected natural resource rights in the Great Lakes. The pipeline crosses the Straits of Mackinac and the ... -
Investigate Sustainable Hardwood Species for Tissue Products
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)The paper industry has been dominant in Wisconsin for over a century. An increasing demand for Eucalyptus and southern woods has diminished the demand for Wisconsin resources. Reliance on non-local raw materials is ... -
Effect of Acid Pretreatment on Activated Carbon Surface Properties and PFBS Adsorption Performance
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-04-17)Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS), a highly mobile short chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), presents a significant challenge for conventional adsorption-based water treatment due to its weak sorptive affinity ...
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