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 Zebra mussels invade Lake Mendota
As recently as July, adult zebra mussels were rare in Lake Mendota. But now a DNR-backed study is finding them in large numbers and predicting exponential growth by next year.
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 Morgridges highlight social entrepreneurship
John and Tashia Morgridge are launching a new effort to bring a focus to social entrepreneurship in Wisconsin. The initiative debuts at the Force for Positive Change Awards on Nov. 18.
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2016 Energy Hub Conference
November 18, 2016 | 8;30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Gordon Dining and Events Center
With a focus on sustainable architecture, this free student-run conference will feature two keynote presentations and four panel sessions as well as networking opportunities with professionals and faculty who specialize in energy and building sustainability.
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 Sustainability issues at stake in today's elections
The outcome of the presidential election will unquestionably affect science policy. But when Americans go to the polls, they’ll also decide on a bunch of measures that will impact health, energy, and the environment for many years to come.
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 Shrimp school
An old school in Newton, Wis., now houses one of the state's few shrimp farms. The aquaculture farm, which uses a recirculating system to limit water waste, is getting ready to harvest its first crop of Pacific white shrimp.
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Garden director – Madison, WI
F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture is seeking a garden director to oversee planning, planting, maintenance, volunteers, and more. Application deadline is November 11.
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Greenhouse and hop yard interns – Mazomanie, WI
Gorst Valley Hops has two internships open for summer 2017: Greenhouse and Hop Yard. Both positions will support production and operations through sustainable farming practices. Application deadline is March 1, 2017.
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Water resources specialist – Madison, WI
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking a limited-term employee to develop and manage a new,statewide volunteer lake level monitoring program. Application deadline is November 14.
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Field technician – Land O'Lakes, WI
The National Ecological Observatory Network is looking for a field technician to lead biological sampling and processing efforts for a long-term ecology project. Priority application deadline is December 24.
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Co-executive director – Madison, WI
Wisconsin Microfinance is seeking an individual to assume leadership and guidance of a non-profit that supports microfinance programs in both Haiti and the Philippines. Application deadline is November 24.
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Director of communications – Madison, WI
Cool Choices is seeking an individual to set and oversee communication strategies and lead efforts to share stories in a way that inspires support and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Application deadline is not listed.
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