by Driftless Prairies | Jul 23, 2018 | Conservation, Insects, Wetlands and Streambanks
Photo above: Cybister fimbriolatus: Dysticidae (predaceous diving beetle) would have a tolerance score of 5. Author: Dr. Hope Q. Liu (Biology) Aquatic insects, also called benthic macroinvertebrates, are ideal bioindicators of water quality. What the heck is a benthic...
by Driftless Prairies | Jun 14, 2018 | Conservation, Groundwater, Plants, Soil, Wetlands and Streambanks
The Blanchardville Public Library’s summer theme is “Library’s Rock” which makes the art exhibit depicting the hydrologic cycle perfect. Ten community artists came together (confluence) to create a beautiful and educational exhibit...
by Driftless Prairies | Oct 1, 2017 | Conservation
This year the Lafayette County Commissioners voted to subsidize well water testing for the county. They decided to begin with 2 townships at a time. The first of these were Wiota and Seymour. Testing was conducted by UW-Stevens Point Extension and in late August,...
by Driftless Prairies | Sep 24, 2017 | Conservation
Lafayette County has some great water features. Not only for the county, but some rank excellent in relation to the whole United States!! This according to Bradd Sims, the Lafayette County Fishery Biologist for the Wisconsin DNR, who presented the following...
by Driftless Prairies | Jun 10, 2017 | Conservation
s it easier to get more land or improve production of land you already have?” This is the first question Gene Schriefer at the Iowa County Extension office asks when talking with livestock owners. As I researched this article, the consensus is rotational grazing will...
by Driftless Prairies | Jul 12, 2013 | Conservation, Prairies and Woods
We bought additional acreage in 2012 and this summer the work in the woods begins. The additional land consists of 12 acres of prairie and about 2 acres of woods. These woods are adjacent to the other 3 acres we bought in 2005. Below are a couple of photos before any...
