This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Central Sands irrigation history and impact studied
A March conference in Stevens Point examined the Central Sands irrigation boom from the 1940s to the present. UW extensions and Golden Sands RC&D officials highlighted benefits of abundant groundwater, expanded crops and processing plants, and rising farm income, while noting environmental concerns, groundwater recharge limits, windbreak loss, and the need for planning to balance gains with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uw-Extension
Golden Sands
Cliff Bowden
Golden Sands Rc&d
Ron Hennings
Uw-Extension Geological and Natural History Survey
Madison
Hennings
Steve Born
Uw-Madison Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Inland Lakes Renewal Project