The study focused on three county facilities 1) the courthouse built in 1973 and later expanded in 2012, 2) the jail which was relocated to a new building following the expansion, and 3) a smaller maintenance building built in 1975. These facilities have been supported by energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, including participation in […]
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Students from the Fall 2023 cohort of the Forest and Wildlife Ecology 599 Research Capstone were tasked with addressing two challenges: 1. What is causing the harmful algal blooms? Specifically, where are the nutrients coming in from?2. How can we communicate to the public about the issue and how they can help? To support Eau […]
A group of graduate students from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison worked collaboratively with representatives of the Eau Claire River Watershed Coalition (ECRWC) to create a conservation action plan for Lake Altoona. The ECRWC created a 9-key element plan in 2015-2017 and meets monthly to update members on the […]
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This report addresses the issue of sediment accumulation in Eau Claire River lake impoundments and assesses the benefits and costs of four different options regarding its removal, along with additional sub-options. The purpose of this planning effort is to provide a reference framework for Eau Claire County to use when estimating the outcomes of each […]
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The project is located East of Lake Altoona in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. This project consists of stabilizing five miles of river bank along the Eau Claire River. The sites targeted displayed relatively high rates of erosion and regression per year. Construction includes site work which requires erosion control measures, earthwork, and a combination of […]
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This report lays out a strategic roadmap to tackle Eau Claire County’s fleet management challenges. Our main objectives focus on improving cost-effectiveness, right-sizing the fleet, reducing rotation times, increasing overall utilization, and fostering collaboration across departments for more efficient operations. Among the various strategies considered, the report zeroes in on two key approaches. First, optimizing […]
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The Shorewood Police Department wanted to know if electrifying the police would be a sound fiscal decision. A master’s student conducted simulations and a cost-benefit analysis and ultimately recommended that the village not electrify the fleet at this time. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Journalism students proposed a suite of new communications materials to provide tools to Shorewood that can help the village build community pride, distinguish it from surrounding localities, and communicate with current residents. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
This capstone project explored potential locations for new and accessible trails and a park redesign that will align with Cottage Grove’s 2023 Park and Open Space Plan. Implementing these goals aims to increase community connection, attract visitors, stimulate business opportunities, and enhance the community’s natural environment. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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This report was produced to aid in the City of Cottage Grove’s ongoing economic development efforts to revitalize its growing downtown district. Key tasks of the project involve reviewing background information provided by the project sponsor, gathering and sharing relevant contextual analysis, preparing for public input, and creating a visual preference survey. The context analysis […]
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