Tackling Environmental Problems: the Wisdom of Science and Lived Experience

press release: Wednesday, November 14, 8:45-10:30 am, 8417 Sewell Social Sciences Building, 1180 Observatory Drive

8:45 bagels and coffee

9:00-10:00 science-community panels

10:00-10:30 Q&A

Tackling environmental problems relies on two-way communication between science and society. Join us for a conversation with scientists and community members involved in three efforts: Badger Army Ammunition/Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area, Snapshot Wisconsin wildlife citizen science, andYahara Lakes water quality and flooding

Speakers include:

• Tim Van Deelan and Chris Kucharik from UW Madison,
• Alison Duff from USDA Dairy Forage Research Center,
• Heidi Johnson from Dane County UW-Extension, 
• Mary Kolar from Dane County Board of Supervisors,
• Carly Lincoln from Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature,
• Curt Meine from Aldo Leopold Foundation and the Center for Humans and Nature,
• Jamie Nack from UW Extension, 
• Citizen scientist landowner
• Introduction and conclusion by Adena Rissman and Christine Anhalt-Depies

Open to the general public, students, faculty, and staff! Refreshments and food will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure sufficient food.