Explore these links to learn more about the natural and cultural history of Schmeeckle Reserve (will open in a new window).

Species Lists

• Schmeeckle Reserve Bird Species [PDF]
• Schmeeckle Reserve Mammal Species [PDF]
• Schmeeckle Reserve Trees and Large Shrubs [PDF]

Development of Schmeeckle Reserve

• Schmeeckle Reserve Land Acquisition Map, 1952-2008 High Resolution for printing [PDF, 11 MB],
  Low Resolution for screen viewing [PDF, 0.9 MB],
• North Campus Planning and Utilization Committee: Priorities for Reserve (December, 1976) [PDF, 2.0 MB]
• Schmeeckle Reserve: Proposal for Federal Contingency Reserve Funding (1976) [PDF, 0.3 MB]

Lake Joanis

• Depth Map of Lake Joanis [New page]
• Portage County Lake Study: Lake Joanis (Apr. 2005) [PDF, 2.4 MB]

Includes groundwater basin, water quality, reptile/amphibian study, aquatic plant survey

• Aquatic/Wetland Plant Inventory: Dr. Robert Freckman (2003) [PDF]
• Aquatic Plant Inventory (Aug. 1993) [PDF, 0.4 MB]

Moses Creek, Ground Water, Storm Water

• UWSP Stormwater Management Plan (Apr. 2006) [PDF, 27.3 MB]
• Effects of Urbanization on Moses Creek Watershed: Walt Rasmussen (Jan. 2005) [PDF, 6.6 MB]
• Storm Water Management Concerns in Schmeeckle Reserve (Jun. 2004) [PDF, 0.2 MB]
• Air photo of Moses Creek watershed from source to city storm sewer (Jun. 2004) [PDF, 11.4 MB]
• Moses Creek Savanna Management Plan: Student Society for Ecological Restoration (Aug. 2003)
  [PDF, 2.5 MB]
• Urban Impacts on Ground Water Quality and Flow Characteristics: Paul Szewczykowski (Aug. 1988)
  [PDF, 4.6 MB]
• North Side Surface Water Study: Donohue & Associates, Inc. (Nov. 1980) [PDF, 3.2 MB]
• Historic air photo of Moses Creek through future Schmeeckle Reserve (1938) [JPEG, 11.3 MB]
• Student Interpretive Panel: Description and history of Moses Creek [PDF, 0.3 MB]
• Student Brochure: Description of the Moses Creek segment of the Green Circle Trail [PDF, 0.2 MB]
• Photo gallery of current and historic Moses Creek pictures [New page]

Research Studies

• Den Site Selection of Southern Flying Squirrels: Rebekah Berger/Dr. Eric Anderson (2005) [PDF, 0.4 MB]
• Comparison of White-tailed Deer Home Ranges
  during Rut (2005) [PDF, 2.4 MB]
• Microclimate Plot Studies: weather, temperature, precipitation data (2003-2004) [New page]
• Buckthorn Study in Schmeeckle Reserve (2001)
  [New page]
• Moth Study of Schmeeckle: Hugo Kons Jr. (1996)
  [PDF, 3.7 MB]
• Effects of Urban Development on Vertebrate Wildlife Populations: Thomas Engel (Dec. 1980) [PDF, 4.1 MB]

Environmental Assessments and Studies

• Environmental Impact Assessment for Lake Construction (Dec. 1974) [PDF, 2.8 MB]
• Environmental Impact Assessment for extension of Michigan Avenue (Dec. 1974) [PDF, 5.1 MB]
• Environmental Assessment for LAWCON funding
  (Mar. 1977) [PDF, 2.0 MB]

Other Student Projects

• Sim Schmeeckle Game (Student Project, 2007)
      Can you restore the Reserve's ecosystem after a
      glacial Ice Age? Give it a try!

Schmeeckle Reserve Resources

Heritage Interpretation Resources

Research Projects at Schmeeckle

Teaching and Research in Schmeeckle