Faculty Advisor: Katherine Clancy
B.S. Hydrogeology 2005, UW-Oshkosh
email: jmacholl@uwsp.edu

Area of Research
My research is directed towards studying the influence of topography on hydrologic processes including groundwater discharge (and recharge), runoff generation, and nutrient transport. I am investigating the use of topographic indices as a predictor of these processes in Northern Wisconsin.

I am currently working on a “State of the Watershed” project for the St. Croix River Headwaters. The purpose of this study is to characterize the local water quality and watershed hydrology to assists citizens, municipalities and agencies to link land use management and water resource quality. The Upper St. Croix Watershed Alliance, a coalition of local lake and river organizations, is actively participating in the study.

Abstracts and publications
Macholl, Jacob A, 2007. Inventory of Wisconsin’s Springs. WGNHS Open File Report 2007-03, pp. 28.
Macholl, J.A., 2007. Developing an Inventory of Wisconsin Springs, (abstract), in The Future of Wisconsin’s Water Resources: Science and Policy: Wisconsin Dells, WI, Wisconsin Section of the American Water Resources Association.
Macholl, J.A. and M.A. Muldoon, 2004. Development of a Water-Table Map and Well Constructors’ Report Database for Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (poster) WGWA Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, May 14, 2004. Award: Best Undergraduate Poster

Personal interests
Avid hunter, angler, and Nordic skier. Enjoy camping and canoeing with my wife, Ellie. Active member of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation – chair of Environmental Committee.