This project was completed by this class as a part of the 2018-2019 UniverCity Year partnership with Green County. Green County is the UniverCity Year partner for the 2017-2020 academic years. Local government and community leaders have identified projects for faculty and students to work on. Green County is located in South Central Wisconsin and […]
University: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Lake Montesian Conservation Plan
The Village of Monticello wants Lake Montesian to be a beautiful landmark of the town that can also provide a healthy population of fish to support fishing activities. In addition to the lake’s aesthetic and practical functions, residents also enjoy using the island in the middle as a location for special events such as weddings […]
Lowering Phosphorus Levels in Browntown
The WI DNR has changed legislation regarding phosphorus levels in municipal wastewater. The change, lowering standards from 4.8 mg/L to 0.075mg/L, created noncompliance issues for the Browntown, WI municipal wastewater treatment facility. The system operator, Rob, has emphasized that any changes to the system must comply with the city’s public budget of $270,000 (for all […]
Organizational Models for the Monroe Cultural Collaborative
The purpose of this project is to identify potential organizational models that the Monroe Cultural Collaborative (MCC) could emulate for the purpose of more efficient and effective stewardship of the arts in City of Monroe. For this purpose, we conducted market research on arts organizations from different parts of the United States based on similar […]
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Residential Health
The purpose of this report is to provide the Village of DeForest with information regarding future residential health property development in the Village of DeForest and Windsor. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Tom Landgraf Real Estate […]
Residential Health
The purpose of this report is to provide the Village of DeForest with information regarding future residential health property development in the Village of DeForest and Windsor. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Tom Landgraf Real Estate […]
People, Environment and Sustainability
The purposes of this report include assessment of current approaches to nutrient management that have potential for phosphorus reduction in Dane County’s lakes and watershed system. Building upon initiatives Wisconsin, and comparing initiatives with other states, three options towards nutrient management proved most compelling. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
Pearl Island Recreational Corridor Conservation Plan
The Pearl Island Recreational Corridor is an 80-acre recreational property located in Brodhead, WI, just 10 miles north of the Wisconsin/Illinois border. This community project began in November 2012 when the property received a matching grant in order to fund recreational activity enhancement. There are three main ecosystems that were chosen for conservation biodiversity targets […]
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Wind Energy Recommendations for Juda School District
The objective of this assessment was to provide the Juda School District, a small school district located in southern Wisconsin, with a sustainability analysis of installing a wind turbine. Considering the effect and impact of climate change, using more clean and renewable energy is a goal of the Juda School District. To get a better […]
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Renewable Energy Analysis for New Glarus School District
The New Glarus School District desires to operate more sustainably, and has already made great strides in implementing energy saving methods such as new roofs, energy efficient lights, and better insulation throughout the past five years. Now, NGSD is ready to switch some of its energy sources to renewable technologies. Different renewable energy sources were […]
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