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Celebrating the career of WGNHS hydrogeologist Dr. Maureen Muldoon
Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and Outreach Specialist, Sue Swanson, WGNHS Director and State Geologist, and Moe Muldoon, WGNHS Hydrogeologist, retired WGNHS hydrogeologist Maureen Muldoon (Moe) retired this summer after a long and productive career, and we wanted …
October 29, 2026Celebrating the career of WGNHS hydrogeologist Dr. David Hart
Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and Outreach Specialist, Sue Swanson, WGNHS Director and State Geologist, and David Hart, WGNHS Hydrogeologist, retired WGNHS hydrogeologist David Hart (Dave) retired this summer after a long and productive career, and we wanted …
October 29, 2026Beyond Alt Text: Exploring innovative methods to advance the accessibility of geologic maps
Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and outreach specialist speaking with WGNHS Cartographer and GIS Specialist Caroline Rose Over the last two years, WGNHS cartographer Caroline Rose has explored ways to make spatial data—like geologic maps—accessible and …
June 30, 20262025 Year in Review
Director’s message In the last year, WGNHS published new and updated maps from some of Wisconsin’s most famous geologic regions, including the Baraboo Range and the Driftless Area. We also published the first statewide bedrock topography compilation in over 50 …
April 14, 2026Building Up Baraboo: A New Geologic Map of the Baraboo Hills
Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and outreach specialist Devil’s Lake State Park is one of many geologic marvels dotted around the oval-shaped footprint of the Baraboo Range that are explored by millions of visitors each year. …
October 13, 2025The Economics of State Geological Surveys
August 22, 2025 Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and Outreach Specialist How do we measure the impact of a map? A new study concludes that by investing in state geological surveys, we invest in our future. …
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