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Antibiotic pollution could accelerate amphibian decline by turning a potential solution into a threat

September 12, 2025

This pollution turns a bacteria’s natural fungus-fighting chemicals into a boon for Bd, a fungus infecting amphibians worldwide

UW researchers working to improve and simplify models for how PFAS flows through the ground

November 22, 2022

Researchers found that several factors have a major influence on where and how long harmful PFAS chemicals stay locked in the ground before flowing below the water table.

Mercury levels in fish fluctuate along with water levels in lakes

December 20, 2018

A new study has found that when droughts cause water levels to drop, the levels of mercury found in fish also plummet. In wetter weather, water levels rise and levels of mercury in fish increase.

Farmers using UW-built software statewide to cut pollution, plan soil fertility

October 9, 2017

A UW–Madison software program intended to cut water pollution and soil erosion has matured into an essential production tool for farmers

First, but not last, algae bloom spells danger for Madison swimmers, fish

June 26, 2017

Steve Carpenter couldn’t believe the view from his second-floor office on the shoreline of Lake Mendota. As far as he could see, the still water looked just like teal-blue paint.

Road salt is making North America’s freshwater lakes, well, saltier

April 10, 2017

Road salt is making North America’s freshwater lakes saltier, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Business will implement new phosphorus recycling process in Midwest

April 24, 2015

A University of Wisconsin–Madison startup is helping Midwest cities remove pollutants from wastewater through a new process that will benefit local farmers, too.