News Support CFL Students during “Day of the Badger” 2026Madison lakes turn crystal clear in May thanks to tiny organisms, researcher [Hilary Dugan] saysWant to catch more fish? Keep your line in the water and eyes off your screenCFL Education on Frozen Lakes Spans WisconsinSpring ice is thawing earlier in lakes. What does that mean for life below the surface? (Podcast part 2 of 2)The dangers of warming winters (Podcast part 1 of 2)Video Explores the Fate of Ito, One of World’s Largest Species of SalmonCFL Grad Student, Sophia Skoglund, Wins Award for Bringing Her Research Down to EarthHigher winds, temperature changes lead to later Lake Mendota freeze dateWhere Does Lake Mendota’s 2025 Freeze Date Rank in the 170-Year Record?Be Careful on Frozen Lakes – Especially During “Shoulder Season”Ice cover and other fun facts about Lake MendotaAlumni @ Work: See What Some Recent CFL Grads Were Up To in 2025!Walleye in the Weeds: Study Explores Impact of Aquatic Plants on Survival of Popular Fish SpeciesReport finds lakes aren’t shielded from microplasticsGroundbreaking: new study finds fishing, not warming, primary driver of fish populationFishing plays greater role on Midwest fish populations than warming, study findsFishing is impacting fishery populations more than climate change, new study findsUnder Pressure: Study Finds that Fishing, Not Warming, is Currently Having a Greater Impact on Our Recreational FisheriesTrout Lake Station documentary highlights local, global impact of Wisconsin researchIntertribal Manoomin Camp shares knowledge and traditionsDane County’s lakes need community help to stay healthy, panlists sayTale of Two Fishes: Experiment Finds Wildly Different Outcomes for Cool-Water Species in Warming WatersSummer Fellowship Recap: Ellie CarrothersSummer Fellowship Recap: Emily LedinSummer Fellowship Recap: Steven AwveToxic Lakes Hurt More Than Just Madison SwimmersTrout Lake Research Station continues to showcase itself amid financial uncertaintyFriday, Aug. 1st! Trout Lake Research Station Opens Doors to the Public for Annual Open HouseWhat Is Up North Wisconsin?When Madison beaches close due to toxic water, economy loses millionsWhat happens when you restore a shoreline that’s been developed? These researchers are working to find out.Federal cuts threaten Trout Lake research stationIn Their ElementWhy Zooplankton Rise With The MoonA deep dive into the life in our watersUW-Madison lake researchers face uncertainty over potential cuts to the National Science FoundationHundreds of scientists gather in Milwaukee to confront Great Lakes resilience challengesMeet Steven Awve, Trout Lake Station’s 2025 Summer SciComm InternCrazy-Clear Water in Madison’s Lakes? Thank a Tiny, Voracious Critter Called DaphniaWhy are there swarms of midge flies by Lake Michigan every spring?Report highlights increased concern for water quality, contaminants in Madison lakesMidges descend upon Lake Michigan lighthouse. See how many swarmed White Shoal lightZebra Mussels and the Future of Lake WingraWhy Madison got so many midges this summerExperts weigh in on Lake Mendota’s water quality as summer kicks offWondering about those pulsing insect clouds by Wisconsin’s lakes?Insect Invasion? The Mother’s Day Midge Swarm Over Lake MononaEnsuring Wisconsin’s freshwater futureHeatwaves Been Stressing Lakes Out, Study Says
