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\n\"Two\n\n\n\n
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Conservation<\/a>Sustainability<\/a>Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrating 60 Years of Watershed Stewardship<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For 60 years, the WRM practicum has trained generations of water leaders \u2014 and transformed communities, ecosystems, and policy along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Flooded\n\n\n\n
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Climate<\/a>Health<\/a>Policy<\/a>Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The New Gerrymander: Flood Maps<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flood risk lines are designed to keep us safe. What happens when they can be bought?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Fall\n\n\n\n
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Climate<\/a>Water<\/a>Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to See the Water in the Leaves<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Up your leaf-peeping game this season by looking at more than just colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Sandbags\n\n\n\n
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Health<\/a>Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When Waters Rise, so Do Health Risks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nelson faculty member Jonathan Sullivan coauthors national study linking severe floods to higher hospitalization rates and unequal impacts across communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Illustration\n\n\n\n
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Health<\/a>Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Searching for Answers on \u201cForever Chemicals\u201d<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UW\u2013Madison study reveals what people want to know about PFAS in drinking water and how insights can guide better public health communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Acadia\n\n\n\n
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Conservation<\/a>Education<\/a>Local<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to Start? Where You Are<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Environmental educator Anne Pearce builds community by helping others connect with the natural world \u2014 wherever they call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Sue\n\n\n\n
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Conservation<\/a>Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Lies Beneath<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to Wisconsin\u2019s hydrogeology, Sue Swanson is a source of knowledge and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Paul\n\n\n\n
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Uncategorized<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Notes From the Dean<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paul Robbins shares updates on exciting changes, including the relaunch of The Commons<\/em>, the 60th anniversary of the WRM program, new faculty members, and the upcoming Science Hall renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Analyzing\n\n\n\n
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Education<\/a>Water<\/a>Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Field Notes: Beaver Dam Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join a team of WRM students as they dive into hands-on learning and community collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Natural\n\n\n\n
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Water<\/a>Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Unearthed: Five Things You Didn’t Know about Springs<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our most critical resource is one you can\u2019t see. It\u2019s beneath your feet, way beneath, supporting life in uncountable ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Born\n\n\n\n
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Conservation<\/a>Water<\/a>Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A River Runs through Him<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most humans are 60 percent water; Stephen Born is 100 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\"Shoreline\n\n\n\n
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Health<\/a>Water<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Uncovering Microplastic Pollution in Iowa Lakes<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nelson Institute ecologist Grace Wilkinson coauthors study revealing prevalence, sources, and risks of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 15, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-50021","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFall 2025 Stories | The Commons Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The fall 2025 issue includes stories about the water resources management program, flood mapping, and health risks related to flooding.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nelson.wisc.edu\/the-commons\/fall-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" 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