Progress 10/01/06 to 09/30/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The Kemp Natural Resources Station, through its facilities and access to a diversity of natural and cultural resources, both on and off station, is a University of Wisconsin-Madison facility dedicated to research, instruction, and outreach programs in the management, conservation, and preservation of natural resources in northern Wisconsin. OUTPUTS - GENERAL: 2010 was an outstanding year for Kemp Station on many fronts. The station celebrated its 50th anniversary and the occasion was marked by a weekend celebration that attracted 145 former faculty, students and friends. During these past 50 years, Kemp Station has become a regional and national center for environmental research and education and 2010 continued to build upon this success. Overall activity for the year remained high, with the station providing more than 3,900 person-nights of lodging. This level of activity is the equivalent of 11 people staying at the Station each and every night. When you consider that the majority of this usage was concentrated in a 5-month period, you can appreciate how busy Kemp Station is. The 2010 usage represents an 8% decrease over the previous lodging record set in 2009; however, we are not concerned about this decline since usage remains near historically high levels and there was a greater balance among research, instruction and outreach activities. Specific programmatic and administrative accomplishments follow. OUTPUTS - RESEARCH: Research lies at the core of Kemp Station's mission. In 2010, the Station supported 46 research projects conducted by scientists from 8 different UW-Madison academic departments and 10 different extramural universities and institutions. The number of research projects represents a 40% increase over 2009 levels. In the process, the station provided more than 2,000 person-nights of direct and indirect research support. OUTPUTS - INSTRUCTION: Kemp Station hosted 15 field classes in 2010 and provided more than 1,100 person-nights of instructional lodging. Both the number of field classes and the number of instructional person-nights were up considerably from 2009 levels. Thus, instructional activity appears to have rebounded from the low level experienced in 2009. We are particularly excited by the fact that Kemp attracted three new field classes in 2010, expanding the station's instructional base. OUTPUTS - OUTREACH: Public education is an important component of Kemp Station's mission. In 2010, the Station organized and conducted 6 different outreach events that attracted 295 participants. Although the number of outreach activities was lower than 2009, attendance was higher as the station focused its 2010 outreach efforts on its 50th anniversary celebration. In addition to Kemp Station's in-house outreach events, the station also hosted several Extension programs during 2010, providing more than 340 person-nights of outreach lodging. Additionally, the station published two issues of its newsletter, Kemp's Point, that were distributed to approximately 800 households. PARTICIPANTS: Kemp Station's diverse scope of research, instruction, and public education activities is achieved through many collaborations and partnerships with University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty, extramural researchers, universities, government agencies, and institutions. Space limitations preclude listing all of the individuals who worked or studied at the Station during the past year; consequently, only project principal investigators, universities, and agencies are identified: PARTICIPANTS - INDIVIDUALS: N. Balster, M. Bozek, S. Craven, A. Desai, D. Donnor-Wright, C. Farrior, D. Flaspohler, J. Fralish, G. Gertner, K. Martin, R. Lindroth, D. MacFarland, C. Lorimer, M. Meyer, D. Mladenoff, K. Onufrieva, E. Padley, B. Palik, V. Radeloff, K. Raffa, D. Redell, M. Rickenbach, C. Sandgren, M. Schwartz, B. Shaw, J. Silbernagel, B. Sloss, M. Stanley, T. Steele, B. Sturtevant, P. Townsend, T. Van Deelen, J. VanderSanden, B. Zalesny and P. Zollner. PARTICIPANTS - UW-MADISON ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Biological Systems Engineering, Botany, Entomology, Forest & Wildlife Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Life Sciences Communication, Plant Pathology, Population Health Institute, Soil Science and Zoology. PARTICIPANTS - EXTRAMURAL INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES: University of Wisconsin-Extension, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Nicolet Area Technical College, Michigan Technological University, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Southern Illinois University, The Ohio State University, Princeton University, Purdue University, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The Kemp Natural Resources Station is an interdisciplinary field station dedicated to the conservation and preservation of northern Wisconsin's natural resources. The Station achieves its mission through a comprehensive program of research, instruction, and public outreach. Ultimately, the outcomes/impacts of Station activities are increased knowledge about the environment that translate into enhanced stewardship of our natural and cultural resources. Collectively, these activities help maintain Kemp Station's, and the University's, position as a reliable source of information concerning our environment and its informed stewardship.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/09 to 12/31/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The Kemp Natural Resources Station, through its facilities and access to a diversity of natural and cultural resources, both on and off station, is a University of Wisconsin-Madison facility dedicated to research, instruction, and outreach programs in the management, conservation, and preservation of natural resources in northern Wisconsin. OUTPUTS - GENERAL: 2009 was another record-setting year for Kemp Station. The Station supported more scientific and educational activity than ever before, providing more than 4,300 person-nights of lodging. This level of activity is the equivalent of 12 people staying at the Station each and every night of the year. When you consider that the majority of this usage was concentrated in a 5-month period, you can appreciate how busy Kemp Station is. Our 2009 usage represents a 5% increase over the previous record set in 2008 and is more than double the usage level of 5 years ago. The growth in activity reflects Kemp Station's emergence as a regional and national center for environmental research and education. Although there was a general increase in Station usage in 2009, the distribution among research, instruction, and outreach activities varied considerably from historical patterns. Specific programmatic and administrative accomplishments follow. OUTPUTS - RESEARCH: Research lies at the core of Kemp Station's mission. In 2009, the Station supported 32 research projects conducted by scientists from six different UW-Madison academic departments and 12 different extramural departments and institutions. Even though the number of research projects was down from 2008 (46 projects), research use actually intensified as the Station provided more than 2,900 person-nights of direct and indirect research support, up 22% over the previous year. OUTPUTS - INSTRUCTION: Kemp Station hosted 13 field classes in 2009 and provided more than 600 person-nights of instructional lodging. Both the number of field classes and the number of person-nights were down considerably from 2008 levels. We attribute the decline to retirements and sabbaticals among field course instructors. It remains to be seen whether this decline reflects a long-term trend in instructional use or whether instructional activity will rebound to historical averages. OUTPUTS - OUTREACH: Public education is an important component of Kemp Station's mission. In 2009, the Station organized and conducted 18 different outreach events (up from 10 in 2008) that attracted more than 250 participants. The Station implemented several new outreach programs in 2009. These programs gave members of the public a chance to observe and participate in Station field courses and research projects. Enrollment in these special "hands-on" programs was limited; nonetheless, they were fully subscribed and represent a new component of Kemp Station's outreach programming. In addition to Kemp Station's in-house outreach events, the Station also hosted numerous Extension programs in 2009, providing approximately 300 person-nights of outreach lodging. Additionally, the Station published two issues of its newsletter, Kemp's Point, that were distributed to more than 700 households. PARTICIPANTS: Kemp Station's diverse scope of research, instruction, and public education activities is achieved through many collaborations and partnerships with University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty, extramural researchers, universities, government agencies, and institutions. Space limitations preclude listing all of the individuals who worked or studied at the Station during the past year; consequently, only project principal investigators, universities, and agencies are identified: PARTICIPANTS - INDIVIDUALS: N. Balster, M. Bozek, J. Cook, S. Craven, D. Donnor-Wright, D. Flaspohler, G. Gertner, J. Hulcr, J. Liu, K. Martin, R. Lindroth, C. Lorimer, M. Meyer, B. Palik, K. Raffa, D. Redell, R. Rickenbach, M. Schwartz, T. Steele, S. Tuttle, T. Van Deelen, and D. Zak. PARTICIPANTS - UW-MADISON ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS: Bacteriology, Biological Systems Engineering, Botany, Entomology, Forest & Wildlife Ecology, Plant Pathology, and Soil Science. PARTICIPANTS - EXTRAMURAL INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES: University of Wisconsin-Extension, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Nicolet Area Technical College, Michigan Technological University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, University if Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Southern Illinois University, The Ohio State University, University of Nevada-Reno, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The Kemp Natural Resources Station is an interdisciplinary field station dedicated to the conservation and preservation of northern Wisconsin's natural resources. The Station achieves its mission through a comprehensive program of research, instruction, and public outreach. Ultimately, the outcomes/impacts of Station activities are increased knowledge about the environment that, hopefully, translates into enhanced stewardship of our natural and cultural resources. Collectively, these activities help maintain Kemp Station's, and the University's, position as a reliable source of information concerning our environment and its informed stewardship.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/08 to 12/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The Kemp Natural Resources Station, through its facilities and access to a diversity of natural and cultural resources, both on and off station, is a University of Wisconsin-Madison facility dedicated to research, instruction, and outreach programs in the management, conservation, and preservation of natural resources in northern Wisconsin. OUTPUTS - GENERAL: 2008 was another record-setting year for Kemp Station. The Station supported more scientific and educational activity than ever before, providing more than 4,100 person-nights of lodging. This level of activity is the equivalent of 11 people staying at the Station each and every night of the year. When you consider that the majority of this usage was concentrated in a 5-month period, you can begin to understand just how busy Kemp Station has become. Our 2008 usage represents a 16% increase over the previous record set in 2007. This continued growth reflects Kemp Station's emergence as a regional and national center for environmental research and instruction. Specific programmatic and administrative accomplishments are presented below. OUTPUTS - RESEARCH: Research lies at the core of the Station's mission. Research is the primary activity at Kemp Station. In 2008, the Station supported 46 research projects conducted by scientists from five different UW-Madison academic departments and 24 different extramural departments and institutions. For the year, the Station provided more than 2,400 person-nights of direct and indirect research support. It is interesting to note that this year's research activity exceeded the total activity of Kemp Station in 2005 - a remarkable increase in just 3 years. OUTPUTS - INSTRUCTION: Kemp Station hosted 16 field classes in 2008 and provided more than 1,000 person-nights of instructional lodging, up 17% from 2007. Instructors and students from 6 UW-Madison and 10 extramural courses participated in formal learning activities at Kemp Station. In addition to long-established field classes, Kemp continues to attract new courses. For example, the Station hosted a new UW-Richland Center field course for the first time this past year. Thus, the Station continues to expand and diversify its client base. OUTPUTS - OUTREACH: Public education is an important component of Kemp Station's mission. In 2008, the Station organized and conducted 10 different outreach programs that attracted more than 200 participants. This activity is in addition to the dozens of Extension programs we host annually. (There were over 400 person-nights of outreach lodging in 2008). Additionally, the Station publishes two issues of its newsletter, Kemp's Point, that were distributed to more than 700 households and it produces a weekly radio program on environmental and natural resource topics that reaches more than 15,000 households in north central Wisconsin. PARTICIPANTS: Kemp Station's diverse scope of research, instruction, and public education activities is achieved through many collaborations and partnerships with University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty, extramural researchers, universities, government agencies, and institutions. Space limitations preclude listing all of the individuals who worked or studied at the Station during the past year; consequently, only key personnel, universities, and agencies are identified: PARTICIPANTS - INDIVIDUALS: N. Balster, P. Bolstad, S. Craven, B. Ewers, D. Flaspohler, S. Kaplan, E. Kruger, R. Lindroth, C. Lorimer, S. Mackay, V. Radeloff, K. Raffa, R. Rickenbach, and M. Schwartz. PARTICIPANTS - UW-MADISON ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS: Botany, Center for Climatic Research, Entomology, Forest & Wildlife Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Plant Pathology, and Soil Science. PARTICIPANTS - EXTRAMURAL INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin-Richland Center, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Nicolet Area Technical College, University of Minnesota, Michigan Technological University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, University if Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Southern Illinois University, The Ohio State University, SUNY-Buffalo, University of Wyoming, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service, and Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
The Kemp Natural Resources Station is an interdisciplinary field station dedicated to the conservation and preservation of northern Wisconsin's natural resources. The Station achieves its mission through a comprehensive program of research, instruction, and public outreach. Ultimately, the outcomes/impacts of Station activities are increased knowledge about the environment that, hopefully, translates into enhanced stewardship of our natural and cultural resources. Collectively, these activities help maintain Kemp Station's, and the University's, position as a reliable source of information concerning our environment and its stewardship.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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