 Farm & Residential Petroleum Storage Tanks
An introduction to petroleum storage tank issues and regulations affecting farmers and other rural property owners.
add.storage.pdf (678K)  (GWQ030)
 Freshwater Mussels of the Lower Wolf River
A fact sheet for identifying eight species of mussels by appearance, with information about habitat, life cycle and status ("endangered," "threatened" or "special concern"). Also what you can do to help mussels thrive. 4 pages.
add.fwmussels.pdf (639K) (WT-876)
 A Guide to Understanding the Hydrologic Condition of Wisconsin's Lake Superior Watersheds and a Marengo River Watershed Test Case: Assessing the Hydrologic Condition of the Marengo River Watershed, Wisconsin
For assessing hydrologic condition. A model watershed management guidance for the Lake Superior Basin, developed by the basin's partner team, along with a pilot area report for the Marengo River Watershed (a sub-basin of the Lake Superior Basin). The step-by-step process is explained, including maps and photos of mapped locations.
Main Guide, 36 pages, (add.marengoguide.pdf) (5.15 MB)
Marengo River Watershed Test Case, 44 pages, (add.marengotest.pdf) (6.58 MB)
Appendices, 10 pages, (add.marengo-app.pdf) (245K)
- Natural Resources and their place within Comprehensive Planning
An introduction to the reasons why Natural Resources are a part of the planning process, and key natural resources planning components.
add.nrcompplan.pdf (200K)
 Toward a Sustainable Community, A Toolkit for Local
Government
Provides ideas and descriptions of specific actions that local government can take to transform itself into a model of sustainable practices. Includes sustainable approaches to energy, building, transportation, purchasing, investment and hiring. (48 pages).
add.toolkit.pdf (3.27 MB) SCHWEK (625.SG.0701)
 Well Water for Rural Residential Subdivisions
A fact sheet that addresses rural subdivision groundwater concerns with an example of groundwater modeling in Sauk County, Wisconsin. A Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey publication. 8 pages.
add.well-water.pdf (4.29 MB)
- Wisconsin's Freshwater Estuary Initiative, Developing a Lake Superior Freshwater Estuary Center
 A brochure that introduces the statewide effort to increase our understanding and stewardship of Wisconsin's freshwater estuaries, including the establishement of a Lake Superior Freshwater Estuary Center.
add.estuaries.pdf (1.33 MB)
 Wisconsin Wildlife Phenology Calendar 2008
Follow nature's response to seasonal and climatic changes. This calendar identifies phenological events gathered from a variety of sources throughout the Midwest. Monthly narratives feature12 Wisconsin species, including birds, reptiles and insects.
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (2.67 MB) - web resolution
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (8.98 MB) - print resolution
 Wisconsin Wildlife Phenology Calendar 2007
Includes monthly narratives featuring 12 Wisconsin amphibians and reptiles.
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (3.71 MB) - web resolution
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (10.99 MB) - print resolution
 Wisconsin Wildlife Phenology Calendar 2006
Includes monthly narratives featuring 12 exotic and invasive species in Wisconsin, including impacts and control.
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (4.26 MB)
 Wisconsin Wildlife Phenology Calendar 2005
Includes monthly narratives featuring 12 Wisconsin endangered or threatened species.
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (2.96 MB)
 Wisconsin Wildlife Phenology Calendar 2004
Includes monthly narratives featuring land and wildlife management.
add.WIphenologycal.pdf (6.66 MB)
- Yahara Waterways Water Trail Guide
 A comprehensive field guide for paddling on the Yahara waterway in Dane County with maps showing points of interest. Includes Lakes Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa and Kegonsa, as well as Cherokee Marsh and Upper and Lower Mud Lakes. 44 pages.
add.yahara.pdf (4.54 MB)
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Publication available through your local NRCS offices or contact Renae Anderson, renae.anderson@wi.usda.gov 
