Wisconsin

Science Guides Our Work

Nature Conservancy scientists delve deep into nature to solve conservation challenges.

At The Nature Conservancy, science plays a leading role in our work. It helps us answer questions, make decisions, solve conservation challenges and measure our success.

In Wisconsin, science supports our efforts to protect forests, grasslands, wetlands, lakes and streams for people and nature. We partner with scientists from universities, agencies, and other conservation organizations to study everything from the best way to control invasive species to how to gauge the health of our northern forests.

We share our research with the conservation community at conferences and workshops and by publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Below you can read stories about our innovative science projects and learn how to get a permit to conduct research at Nature Conservancy preserves.

Investigating the bofedalesNick Miller (right) and his Southern Andes colleagues investigate an alpine wetland in the Maipo Basin above Santiago, Chile; the deep organic layer of this wetland stores carbon and cleans and stores water for residents of Santiago. © Maryann Ramirez/TNC
Sharing Science in South America

Follow the adventures of Wisconsin scientist Nick Miller in the southern Andes where he shares his expertise and learns from colleagues about conservation in Chile and other countries. Learn more

Amphibian researchAmphibian research in recently restored streams in the Pecatonica River watershed in southwest Wisconsin. © Mark Godfrey/TNC
How We Use Science

From climate change to invasive species, scientific research makes our conservation work more efficient and effective. Learn more

Diving for Eurasian water milfoilDr. Tim Gerber, UW-La Crosse, and undergraduate student Margaux Huismann SCUBA dive to remove Eurasian water milfoil from Lulu Lake. © Jerry Ziegler/TNC
Tackling an Aquatic Invader

Scientists test new technique to help native plants compete with Eurasian water milfoil at Lulu Lake Preserve. Learn more

Blackburnian warblerBlackburnian warbler © Michael A. McDowell
Birds Speak for the Trees

A new model uses bird surveys to gauge forest health at Wild Rivers Legacy Forest in northeast Wisconsin. Learn More

Calm WaterWild Rivers Legacy Forest. © Gail Van Sluys/TNC
Sneak Peek at the Future

Scientists assess impact of different conservation strategies on forests over the next 100 years. Learn more

Becky Carvin USGSBecky Carvin, with the U.S. Geological Survey, checks an automated stream sampling station installed at the site of a recently restored stream in the Pecatonica River watershed of western Wisconsin. © Mark Godfrey/TNC
Research Opportunities

Our Wisconsin preserves serve as outdoor laboratories. Learn how you can apply for a research permit.

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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Honey Creek CTA Curved rock and stream, Baraboo Hills region, Wisconsin. PHOTO CREDIT © Steve S. Meyer
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