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This week online, In Wisconsin updates an unprecedented study to analyze the state’s white-tail deer population, a community car option in Madison, and the effects of climate change on the state’s landscape and maple syrup production.

Deer Research Update
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Wisconsin's white-tailed deer herd is part of our culture, commerce and a source of controversy. Right now, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is in the first stages of a massive study. It's a multi-million dollar effort to analyze the deer population by tracking big bucks and fawns. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett zeros in on the action as DNR staff and hunters join forces in the field of research.

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Community Car
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Rising gas prices have some drivers looking for a cheaper way to motor around town. For others it's a way to reduce their ecological footprint. It's called Community Car of Madison. Several hybrids, a pick-up, a mini-van, even a Mini Cooper are parked at strategic locations for your use. In Wisconsin Reporter Andy Soth shows you how it works and how some drivers are saving hundreds of dollars a month.

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Warmer Wisconsin
Thursday, April 7, 2011

As political debates rage over climate change researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are hard at work. They're trying to determine what effects climate change could have on the state's resources, and whether there are steps that could lessen any impact. As part of our Quest environmental reporting project In Wisconsin's Art Hackett takes you to Vilas County where there are clues on the landscape from Wisconsin's recent past.

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Climate Change: Maple Syrup
Thursday, April 7, 2011

A family farm in Athens, Wisconsin has been tapping maple trees for more than 75 years. Wisconsin is currently the number four maple syrup producing state in the nation. Climate change could have a significant impact on maple syrup production. The sugaring process depends upon the temperature drop at night when trees are breaking dormancy. Last year was the worst maple syrup season farmers have ever had because of the quick spring warm-up. Our Quest project partner Finn Ryan, with the Educational Communications Board, brings you one family's story.

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Pine Hollow Ephemerals
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Located near Leland in Sauk County this pine hollow features a narrow, heavily wooded stream gorge cut into the Baraboo Hills. The Pine Hollow is owned by the Wisconsin Nature Conservancy and was designated a State Natural Area in 1966.

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What's up next on In Wisconsin
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Here's a look at what's coming up next week ok In Wisconsin.

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There's a growing concern among hunters that the white-tail deer herd is being decimated by predators. In Wisconsin Reporter Frederica Freyberg and Producer Jo Garrett look at how the DNR is responding with a huge research project never before attempted in the state.

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