This report proposes a plan to address the minimal research surrounding water quality in the area and how to take new data to implement it better policies to protect water sources. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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Marathon County has encountered recent problems with groundwater contamination.UniverCity has been tasked with helping out Marathon County to research possible sources forthis pollution and provide solutions to ensure the problem is mitigated. Much research wasconducted on current regulations, contaminations levels and data that currently exist in thecommunity. With this research, an in depth analysis could […]
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The student project manager at Vortex Engineering guided Wisconsin Rapids with flooing issues within their community. With substantial flooding along the Wisconsin River, the group urged the problem be solved to ensure the safety of those living within the area. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
To combat the intense winter weather of Northern Wisconsin, road salt has been usedthroughout Marathon county as a cheap, effective means to melt snow and ice on roads, keepingdrivers safe in potentially treacherous conditions. Recent discovery has revealed that this roadsalt application has potentially significant consequences on local ecosystems near roads. Ourgoal of this project […]
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In order to be more cost effective and environmentally conscious, Marathon County ishoping to utilize a standard salt usage plan as the road de-icing techniques currently vary in eachof the 11 municipalities in the county. This disconnect is not only ineffective, but also potentiallydangerous to drivers traveling throughout different municipalities that salt heavier or lighter […]
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With the support of Andrew Lynch, AICP, Transportation Planner at the Wausau Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the UniverCity Alliance, students in the Nelson Institute Community Environmental Scholars Program researched road salt practices in the Wausau Metropolitan Area during Spring Semester 2021. Four University of Wisconsin-Madison students participated in the project through their enrollment in Environmental […]
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Marathon County is a county located in central Wisconsin which hosts outdoor recreation activities year-round. Anchored by its largest city, Wausau, the area is known as a gateway to northern Wisconsin. The county hopes to expand its rural biking program in the future, as they currently only offer bike-focused amenities in the Wausau metro area. […]
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In an effort to gain better insight for outreach strategies, this student team wrote and conducted apublic attitudes survey of Fenwood Creek Watershed farmers and landowners. Their goal was to gain perspectives on broad topics such as local watershed health and conservation efforts. The team’s methodology focused on three areas: communication, research, and survey writing. […]
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bloz Center for Arts Administration students collaborated with the City of Wisconsin Rapids to explore options on how to display the area’s cultural assets. The group aimed to respect underrepresented individuals who have historically been overlooked due to the areas focus on traditional industries through the display of artwork. UniverCity Year Contact […]
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Students proposed a plan to create a more diverse and active art scene to increase contributions and attendance by increasing communications between the county and organizations. Increasing the art network would increase funding/marketing, collaboration amongst communities, create better living environments, and tailor to changing demographics. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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