One of the main priorities of Schmeeckle Reserve is to serve as an outdoor laboratory for classes and research. UW-Stevens Point faculty, staff, and students continue to expand our knowledge of natural resources in central Wisconsin. From bats to buckthorn, from Moses Creek to Lake Joanis, Schmeeckle serves as a natural environment for learning.
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Research Study Archive
Browse the following past research studies to discover more about Schmeeckle Reserve.
Schmeeckle Student and Visitor Surveys
Environmental Assessments
Wildlife Studies
Wildlife General
Mammals
- Habitat analysis of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in an urban environment using home range analysis (2014)
- Investigating Canine Relative Abundance in central Wisconsin Using Scent Post Station and Camera Trap Surveys (2014)
- Population and Community Ecology of Small Mammals in Relation to Ecological Succession (2014)
- Prevalence of Strongyloides robustus in a population of Southern flying squirrels in central Wisconsin (2014)
- Selective Feeding Habits of Small Mammals in Schmeeckle: Kelsey Musser & Alyssa Zopfi (2011)
- Sequence of Bat Arrival and Spring Bat Activity in Schmeeckle (2011)
- Bat Monitoring Station Data, Schmeeckle Reserve: Dave Redell & Paul White (2008)
- Development of a Community Education Plan for Urban White-tailed Deer Management: Cortney Schaefer (March, 2007)
- Bat Monitoring Station Data, Schmeeckle Reserve: Dave Redell & Paul White (2007)
- Den Site Selection of Southern Flying Squirrels: Rebekah Berger/Dr. Eric Anderson (2005)
- Comparison of White-tailed Deer Home Ranges During Rut (2005)
Birds
- Songbird Diversity in Wind-Thrown Areas of Schmeeckle: Emerson, Moratz, & Richardson (2011)
- Territory Size of Urban Chickadees: Robert B. Brua (1989)
- American Woodcock study in Schmeeckle: Dan Dessecker (1981)
Insects, ticks
- Survey of Deer Ticks in Schmeeckle harboring Lyme Disease Bacteria: Diane Caporale, et al. (2007)
- Moth Study of Schmeeckle: Hugo Kons Jr. (1996)
- Lepidoptera Study of Schmeeckle Reserve: Hugo Kons Jr. (1993)
Amphibians, Reptiles
Forest and Vegetative Studies
Vegetative Studies
Exotic Invasive Species Studies
- Buckthorn Density Maps in Schmeeckle from 2001 to 2015: Neil Heywood’s GEOG 358 classes (2015)
- Buckthorn Density Maps in Schmeeckle from 2001 to 2013: Neil Heywood’s GEOG 358 classes (2013)
- Varying levels of bird activity within a forest understory dominated by glossy buckthorn: Tamara Baker (2009)
Fungi Studies
Water Resource Studies
Storm Water & Surface Water Studies
- UWSP Stormwater Management Plan: Omni Associates (2006)
- Storm Water Management Concerns in Schmeeckle Reserve (2004)
- Influence of Michigan Avenue on Water Distribution and Availability: Hawthorne Beyer (1995)
- North Side Surface Water Study: Donohue & Associates, Inc. (1980)
Groundwater Studies
Lake Joanis and Moses Creek Studies
- See studies listed below
Moses Creek Studies
Original restoration reports and plans
- WISDOT Environmental Report
- Final Wetland Mitigation Plan
- Project area maps
- Restoration area plan maps
- Excavation grading plan map
- Stream section diagrams
Annual Monitoring Reports
Research Studies
- Moses Creek Floodplain Plant Species: After Restoration (In Progress, Oct. 2011)
- Moses Creek Plant Communities Study: Prior to Restoration (Oct. 2009)
- Effects of Urbanization on Moses Creek Watershed: Walt Rasmussen (Jan. 2005)
- Moses Creek Savanna Management Plan: Student Society for Ecological Restoration (Aug. 2003)
Other
Lake Joanis Studies
Comprehensive Lake Studies and Plans
- Lake Joanis Management Plan Update (2015)
- Portage County Lake Study (2005)
- Lake Depth Contour Map (2018)
Lake Vegetation Studies
- Predator Exclusion Cages for Eurasian Watermilfoil Weevils: Golden Sands RC&D (2016)
- Biological Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil Using the Native Milfoil Weevil: Amy Thorstenson (2011), Lake Joanis survey begins on page 111.
- Portage County Eurasian Water Milfoil Assessment: Amy Thorstenson (2006), Lake Joanis assessment starts on page 66.
- Vegetation Inventory: Dr. Robert Freckmann (2003)
- Aquatic Plant Inventory: Mike Troge & Steve Weber (1993)