Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) has been working to serve Wisconsin for over 100 years. Part of University of Wisconsin-Extension, we provide objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, and water resources of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyMar 22, 2019 @ 3:00pm

DYK how geologic maps are made? We have a primer on that. #MapsrUs

Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey » How are geologic maps made?

Well construction reports (WCRs) are completed by drillers for wells drilled in Wisconsin. WCRs contain information about the location of the well, the geology encountered, and water-table elevation. The sheer number of WCRs makes them a useful tool for interpreting Wisconsin’s bedrock geology whe...

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyMar 22, 2019 @ 8:55am

Check out this fossilized trilobite burrow! See more fossils on our website:
#FossilFriday
https://wgnhs.uwex.edu/wisconsin-geology/fossils-of-wisconsin/trace-fossils-gallery/

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyMar 22, 2019 @ 5:00am

Today, 22 March, is World Water Day 2019 - Here is A Message from the Early Career Hydrogeologists Network. https://youtu.be/9lsjaWaD0Qg via @YouTube #yearofcleandrinkingwater

World Water Day 2019 - A Message from the ECHN.

The Early Career Hydrogeologists’ Network (ECHN) is an official network of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) providing a forum for hydro...

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyMar 21, 2019 @ 3:00pm

TEACHERS tomorrow (22 March) is World Water Day. Learn how to make every drop count
https://www.worldwaterday.org/make-every-drop-count/

Make Every Drop Count - World Water Day 2019

In conjunction to the World Water Day, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, is launching a refreshed campaign to highlight the importance of water conservation, and instil stronger personal responsibility among individuals to save water. The annual celebration opens on 2 March, as a platform to...

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyMar 21, 2019 @ 8:59am

What features are generally found on a geologic map? We explain here: https://wgnhs.uwex.edu/wisconsin-geology/bedrock-geology/read-geologic-map/map-features/