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Wisconsin dams are failing more frequently, a new report finds
Wisconsin is seeing more frequent dam failures in another sign that the storms blowing through the state are growing stronger. Wisconsin recorded 34 dam failures from 2000 through 2023, the second-highest total for that period behind only South Carolina, the Wisconsin Policy Form said in a report released Thursday. More than 80% of the failures — 28, to be exact — happened since the start of 2018, and 18 of those happened since the start of 2020. None of the failures resulted in human deaths, the report found. The state is home to more than 4,000 dams. Some are massive hydroelectric constructs while others are small earthen dams that create farm ponds. They’re owned by a mix of companies, individuals, government and tribal entities, and utilities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ National Inventory of Dams lists 1,004 Wisconsin dams ranging in height from 6 feet (nearly 2 meters) to the 92-foot-tall (28-meter-tall) Flambeau dam on the Dairyland Reservoir in Rusk County.
5 best Wisconsin Badgers deals during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Happy Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Badger fans. The Wisconsin Badgers have faced some tough losses this season against ranked teams, but they’re back on track after a huge conference win last week. Sophomore QB Braedyn Locke shined in their victory over Purdue, looking confident and in control. With a more manageable schedule ahead, the Badgers are focused on finishing strong and securing their 23rd straight bowl game appearance.
4 things to know about fall bird migration, according to a Wisconsin naturalist
During peak migration, more than 15 million birds can journey through Wisconsin skies in one night. The nocturnal migrants include the American Redstart, Magnolia Warbler and the Swainson’s Thrush. These species join thousands of other birds making their way south for the winter. Naturalist Bill Volkert is a yearly...
4 Historic Breweries in Wisconsin That Are a Must Visit For Beer Lovers
When most people think of Wisconsin, they think of cheese, Packers, and BEER, which makes sense because 4 of the most historic breweries in America are located in Wisconsin. When you hear the word "Wisconsin", what do you think of first?. It was no surprise that most of the answers...
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