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Botanist helps lake communities understand aquatic plants

Sara Hatleli's lake plant surveys are transforming how communities protect their waters.

Aired 11/14/2024

Wisconsin Life

Botanist helps lake communities understand aquatic plants

Clip: Season 11 Episode 6 | 4mVideo has Closed Captions

Sara Hatleli's lake plant surveys are transforming how communities protect their waters.

One woman's aquatic plant research is making a splash with lake groups across Wisconsin. Through Aquatic Plant and Habitat Services, Sara Hatleli surveys bottom-dwelling plants, combing for diversity and other indicators of lake health. Her work transforms how residents view their lake ecosystems, from seeing weeds to recognizing vital habitats.

Aired 11/14/2024

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Funding for Wisconsin Life is provided by the Wooden Nickel Fund, Mary and Lowell Peterson, A.C.V. and Mary Elston Family, Obrodovich Family Foundation, Stanley J. Cottrill Fund, Alliant Energy, UW...

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Wisconsin Life is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Wisconsin Life is provided by the Wooden Nickel Fund, Mary and Lowell Peterson, A.C.V. and Mary Elston Family, Obrodovich Family Foundation, Stanley J. Cottrill Fund, Alliant Energy, UW...

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