This report provides a cost-benefit analysis of the removal of blue-green algae (BGA)from the waterways of Brown County. BGAis a common but toxic bacteriaprone to rapid and uncontrolled growth.Itcan be found in waters around the world,includingthose inBrown County. These algal bloomshave become increasingly frequent and sizeable in Brown County and pose threats to human and […]
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Blue-green algae is a dangerous toxin in waters local to Brown County. The blooms formfrom nutrient-rich water and can best be removed through the process of coagulation andflocculation, as seen in Figure 2. Once the algae is removed it can be utilized in many ways, butwith current technology, biofertilizer is the best option for Brown […]
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This project is an exploration of evidence-based reentry research, resources, and areas for growth. The following resource was completed by students in UW Madison Psych Senior Capstone “Issues in Prisoner Reentry” provided by Dr. Patti Coffey in collaboration with Brown County & the UniverCity Alliance project. Students explored issues related to 1) the impact of […]
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What applications do emerging automation technologies have for the future of freight andshipping in Brown County? The two-person University of Oregon team of Joshua Skov and Graduate Student assessed possible technology and vendor options for a “smart mobility” corridor for freight coming into and leaving from the Port of Green Bay. To explore this possibility, […]
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With autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot programs rolling out across the country, Brown County, Wisconsin, the third-largest city in Wisconsin and home of the Green Bay Packers, is looking to create its own multi-passenger AV route. Three routes have been identified by Brown County as having potential for a pilot route. The first route circulates the […]
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A proposed mechanical design for blue-green algae removal including a plankton net and a boat. This supports the SDG 15.1 because it aids in restoring the ecosystem in the Lower Fox River by removing harmful BGA. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences in childhood that include all forms of abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction. ACEs can have lifelong impacts on the health and well-being of an individual and their community. In Adams County, 15-20% of people reported a prevalence of 4 or more ACEs. This proposal outlines three effective evidence-based […]
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Reducing the maternal smokingrate, as part of the burden of alcohol and other drug abuse, has been identified as a priority focus for the Adams County Community Health Improvement Plan. Although the county has made some progress in the past several years, the maternal smoking rate continues to be the highest in the state, and […]
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Adams County has expressed concern with increasing vaping/E-cigarette use in middle and high school students. This proposal outlines a project which aims to lower the prevalence of vaping in Adams County teens. It will provide schools with educational tools on vaping, improve students and families’ knowledge of the dangers of vaping, and provide the community […]
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The most recent Community Health Needs Assessment in Adams County found that 33% of adults are considered obese. Obesity became a major goal of the current Community Health Improvement Plan. There are a variety of reasons for the high obesity rate including lack of access to fresh foods, no designated indoor physical activity space, and […]
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