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 SurveyAug 15, 2018 @ 1:00pm

Yeah they said not to chase waterfalls but who cares! Check out these amazing waterfalls in
the United States! #WaterWednesday

Scenic Places In The USA: Awe Inspiring Waterfalls - LostWaldo

Waterfalls have a meditative quality that you can’t quite find anywhere else. Lucky for us, there are many scenic places in the usa with awe inspiring waterfalls. Here are 30 of our favorites that everyone in this great country should go see.

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyAug 15, 2018 @ 9:00am

Earth Science Week is right around the corner! October 14-20 will be full of fun! Stay tuned for more!
Meanwhile check out the website: https://www.earthsciweek.org/

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyAug 15, 2018 @ 5:00am

Click below to read about the reversal of the Wisconsin River - the ancient Wyalusing River.

The River that Flows Uphill | wisconsinacademy.org

Geologist Eric Carson's discovery of an ancient river in Wisconsin will change the way we think about rivers in North America.

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Wisconsin Geological & Natural History SurveyAug 14, 2018 @ 3:05pm

P is for Phenakite! "Phenakite occurs in pockets in pegmatite dikes in the Nine-Mile Pluton exposed in the “rotten granite” quarries near Wausau." #ABCminerals
Learn more: https://wgnhs.uwex.edu/minerals/phenakite/