This publication includes a generalized version of the 1:500,000-scale map “Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin” (https://doi.org/10.54915/xqpw9883). The second page includes a description of the sediment deposited by glaciers, streams, wind, and other processes during the Quaternary …
Educational resources
The WGNHS Mapping Status Portal: a new way to discover our maps
June 30th, 2025 Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and Outreach Specialist speaking with WGNHS Hydrogeologist Amy Wiersma Have you ever wondered what WGNHS maps are available for a specific area of Wisconsin? The WGNHS Mapping Status …
Working with Wisconsin educators
This blog post was written by UW-Madison undergraduate Shayla Barrera-Skibinski, who worked at WGNHS as a Social Media and Geology Assistant from 2022-2024. Includes June 2024 update by Mel Reusche. Where does our drinking water …
Hydrogeology of Wisconsin
Learn about groundwater, geology, and groundwater-related concerns in Wisconsin with hydrogeologist and retired WI State Geologist/Director of the WGNHS Dr. Ken Bradbury :
Sculpt Wisconsin’s aquifers using modeling clay
Looking for ways to teach geology to your students? We’ve developed some lesson plans to assist! In our newest lesson plan, students will use modeling clay to create a model of Wisconsin’s four main aquifers. …
How to identify red granite (the Wisconsin state rock)
This webpage was developed as part of the 2021 Wisconsin Science Festival, but you can learn from this page and do the activity anytime! Wisconsin is proud of its geological assets. Among the state symbols, like …
UW Science Expeditions 2021: Create your own groundwater model
Learn firsthand about the connection between surface water and groundwater! Using a plastic shoebox, sand, and a turkey baster, participants will see how water enters and moves through an aquifer. This activity helps participants learn how water …
Uncovering Wisconsin’s geologic past
Looking for ways to teach geology to your students? We’ve developed some lesson plans to assist! Getting a handle on rock layers and deep time In this two-part lesson plan, students create a three-dimensional model …
Getting hit by a meteorite—what are the odds?
Looking for ways to teach geology to your students? We’ve developed some lesson plans to assist! This lesson plan uses meteorites as a way to learn about the scientific method. Using a model to understand …