Lakes
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Wisconsin Geographic Names Council
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council (WGNC) is a state council established to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout Wisconsin. The WGNC comprises representatives of state agencies most concerned with geographic information. Sharing its…
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Wisconsin Geographic Names Council
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council, consisting of members from the DNR and other government agencies, reviews proposals for naming geographical features in the state of Wisconsin.
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Reporting Your Data
The following tips will help you report your Clean Boats, Clean Waters data. Selecting a Landing If you are not sure which landing to choose, select a landing and click "Show Map" to see where it is located. If the landing you need is not listed…
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DNR Releases Presentations On Methodology Behind Central Sands Lakes Study
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is in its final year of a three-year study examining lake level changes in Plainfield, Long and Pleasant lakes in Waushara County.
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Support Aquatic Invasive Species Research
Say Yes to Lakes! You don't need to register a boat to donate. Your donation supports aquatic invasive species work at DNR and provides grants to scientists studying ways to improve invasive species prevention and control. Donate Now…
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Remote Sensing: Future Directions
Future remote sensing research activities at the DNR will concentrate on an increase in Earth observation monitoring capabilities. These research activities include the optical and biogeochemical characterization of lakes across Wisconsin and the…
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Satellite Monitoring (Secchi)
Monitoring Objectives The monitoring objective is to assess lake water quality on approximately 8,000 lakes in Wisconsin by inferring water clarity from satellite imagery on an annual basis. This information is freely available to the public as…
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Remote Sensing: Frequently Asked Questions
What is water clarity? Water clarity or Secchi disk depth is probably the most common limnological parameter measured in lakes today. The Secchi disk was invented by Father Pietro Angelo Secchi, an astronomer and scientific adviser to the Pope…
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Remote Sensing: Resources
The capabilities for the remote sensing of water quality at the DNR are tied to the availability of Landsat 7 ETM+ and Landsat 8 OLI-TIRS data through the NASA/USGS Landsat Program. This data is used for the operational satellite retrieval of water…