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Beyond 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. …
August 22, 2025The 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, 20252024 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 …
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