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Photo with golden yellow cast effect depicting a person performing agricultural work and carrying a tray of small vegetable plants ready for planting with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and a subtitle for the page, About

About Climate Wisconsin

Check out "Climate Wisconsin", an educational collection of stories about the impacts of climate change around Wisconsin. (Grades 6-12)
Small yellow birds perched around a bird feeder, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Phenology

Phenology

Learn how the work of "A Sand County Almanac" author Aldo Leopold is being used to assess the effects of climate change today.
Tom Marchant holding up a fish caught while ice fishing, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing

Opportunities for heading out on the lakes are shrinking for ice fishing enthusiasts. Hear from two ice fishers about their experiences heading out on the lakes to fish.
Marshall Pecore standing in front of the Menominee forests, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Forestry

Forestry

Find out how climate change is impacting the forests managed by the Menominee Nation and what it means for the health of forests across the state.
Peter raising his arm to cast his line while fly fishing, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing

Wisconsin's driftless area offers some of the best trout fishing in the state. Examine the ways climate change may impact local trout populations and opportunities for fishing.
Kyle carrying a tray of plants, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Extreme Heat

Farming

Changing climate conditions mean changes to Wisconsin's agricultural production. Examine its effects through the story of one family’s farm.
A child playing outside looking at the camera, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat

Extreme heat in Wisconsin can be deadly. Learn about why it's getting worse and the factors that can make some people more vulnerable than others.
An illustration showing a person seated in a lawn chair outside in winter, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Adaption & Mitigation

Adaptation & Mitigation

Responses to climate change fall into two broad categories: adaptation and mitigation. Learn why both are important in the fight against climate change.
Photo with golden yellow cast effect depicting a young girl wearing braids standing next to a sidewalk on an extremely hot day with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and a subtitle for the page, Resources

Educator Resources

Get the most out of the "Climate Wisconsin" collection with helpful educator resources, like extension activity ideas, discussion questions, essays, and more.
A close-up of the tap in a tree, with the superimposed collection title, Climate Wisconsin, Stories from a State of Change, and the name of the story, Sugaring

Sugaring

Meet a Wisconsin family of tree tappers and learn why changes in climate could have significant impacts on the statewide production of maple syrup.