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This free in-person event, hosted by the City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation, will take place on August 6, 2024, at 12:30 PM at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. This talk is part of the Connect2Nature Parks and Rec Program. Register through this link below: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/parks-recreation-forestry/programs-activities/adult-recreation/adult-enrichment-programsJoin as you explore a variety of nature related topics. Learn from local experts and share in casual conversation about the changing environment. Wisconsin’s geological history includes volcanoes, oceans, and glaciers. This talk will explore Wisconsin’s geologic past, from billions of years ago to the Ice Age and beyond. It will explain Wisconsin’s modern landscapes and highlight the current work of WGNHS scientists.
Presenter Sue Swanson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) and State Geologist. She leads the staff at the WGNHS and connects with communities and partners across the state to advance the understanding and use of geological information. Swanson holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in hydrogeology and a M.S. in water resources management, all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before becoming the WGNHS Director, she was a professor of geology at Beloit College for over 20 years. Earlier in her career, Swanson worked as an environmental consultant and served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho. Swanson’s research and publications examine groundwater-surface water interactions, preferential groundwater flow through sedimentary bedrock aquifers, and the hydrogeology of springs.
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1433 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603-2442, United States
