To aid in understanding the complex ecological factors impacting wild rice growth in southern Wisconsin, the 2021–23 water resources management (WRM) program cohort conducted a multidisciplinary, exploratory analysis of a southern wild rice bed on Lake Koshkonong.
The purpose of this project was to gain a better understanding of the complex factors affecting wild rice growth and abundance in the Lake Koshkonong system. This research can guide future work and management decisions aimed at prioritizing wild rice as a vital ecological and cultural resource.
Project Team
Sarah Gravlee, Daniel Igirimbabazi, Tomasz Kowalczuk, Jared Lucian, Evelyn Moran, Daniel Raudonis, Mike Smale, Kathryn Smith, Hannah Stuart, Abby Tekiela
Lead Advisor
Anita Thompson