Read about recent happenings at the WGNHS!
- Building 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, 2025
- The 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. … August 22, 2025
- 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 … July 7, 2025
- 2024 Year in Review- Director’s Message I am pleased to share the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey’s (WGNHS) 2024 Year in Review! It summarizes our main geological mapping projects, groundwater studies, data preservation efforts, and outreach activities from … April 8, 2025
- Unveiling the landscape: a new statewide map of the Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin- March 24th, 2025 Mel Reusche, WGNHS Communications and outreach specialist Ridges and valleys, lakes and marshlands, rolling hills and lakeshore cliffs – the landscapes we recognize across Wisconsin are the result of fascinating and complex … March 24, 2025
- Take note: making observations in the field- Survey geologist Sarah Bremmer stands on the side of the road with a blaze-orange vest and a notebook. She is conducting fieldwork for a new geologic map and is in the process of thoroughly describing … January 29, 2025
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