Media plan

Interpretive Media Plan for the USGS Upper Midwest
Environmental Services Center
Created by:
Cortney Adair, Christine Kuhn, Ryan Miller, Patrick Otero and Christopher Rada
Legend
Sand Prairie (0.10 Mile)
Savanna Prairie (0.10 Mile)
Oak Savanna (0.13 Mile)
Floodplain Forest (0.15 Mile)
Outdoor Classroom area/Dock
Connecting Trails
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BLACK RIVER
BACKWATER
DOCK/ OUTDOOR
CLASSROOM
FLOODPLAIN
FOREST
OAK SAVANNA
SAVANNA
PRAIRIE
Image courtesy of USGS

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Table of Contents
Planning Triangle
Mission and Goals
Audience
Resources
Themes
Conceptual Media Designs
Environmental Interpretive Trails
Sand Prairie Signage
Overflowing with Life
Fire! Fire! Fire!
Savanna Prairie Signage
Abundance of Life and Beauty
Human Reliance on Plentiful Prairies
Oak Savanna Signage
Oak Savannas, the Last Stronghold
Animals of the Oak Savanna
Floodplain Forest Signage
In the Air and Down Below
Land Structure and Protection

Outdoor Classroom/Dock Signage
The World Underwater
A Waterfull World!
Recommendations
Photography Credits

Introduction
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point undergraduate students Courtney Adair, Christine Kuhn,
Ryan Miller, Patrick Otero, and Chris Rada developed this plan as a part of their Interpretive Media
course. This plan is being developed for the Upper Midwest Environmental Services Center, or UMESC,
located in Lacrosse, WI. The UMESC is a research center for the United States Geologic Survey, or
USGS. The UMESC site is located on the backwaters of the Mississippi River. The site has a variety of
natural habitats, including prairies, river backwaters, an oak savanna, and forests. On the site, there is
a trail system and an outdoor learning center. The trail system and outdoor learning center have some
interpretive media on them, but can be developed much further. This plan is being developed to update
some existing interpretive media on the site and to develop new media to enhance the educational
opportunities at the UMESC.

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The Planning Triangle
Why?
Mission
Who?
Visitor
What?
Resources
Interpretive
Master
Plan
Where?When?How?
Our media plans are based off of an organized triangle that asks 3 questions that will unify
our conceptual plan for our site: The Why? (our mission for the site), the Who? (who are the visitors,
what do they hope to gain), and the What? (the site and its aspirations). These three components will
allow our team to develop a media plan that will stimulate our visitor’s emotionally, intellectually
and behaviorally to actively engage in the experience that the Upper Midwest Environmental Science
Center wants to provide for the public. We hope to catalyze the involvement of the visitor using
the Upper Midwest Environmental Center combined with the developed media as a channel for
realization that the environment is an intricate part of the public’s life.
Planning Triangle continued
Why? Mission:
We are using this part of the triangle to discover the intentions of our chosen organization, and the
reason that it exists. Questions such as: Who are we? (referring to our team and the organization), what
do we do?, who do we do it for?, and why do we do it?, are all questions that this section of the triangle
represent. Meeting with the USGS center and discovering the qualities and components of them will help
form these questions.
Who? Visitor:
Next, is the section for which the facility works with, the public. Understanding the visitor’s needs
and wants when visiting the UMESC and what they hope to experience or accomplish will help the facility
to gain access to how we can conform to their anticipated outcomes. The visitor is a vital component in the
triangle as well as for the well-being and stability for the facility.
What? The Site:
The UMESC is the medium by which the visitor can make their emotional, intellectual and behavioral
connections to their environment. With the right components to aid them in the own personal enlightenment
with themselves and their surroundings, the various sites at the facility will facilitate these connections with
the use of media and connectedness. We will integrate our own knowledge into these sites to accomplish this
goal.
These three components, the why, who and what will form a conceptual plan that will hopefully be
used at the environmental center to bestow the knowledge of the natural world to the public, and stimulate
more people to act in regards to it.
Planning Triangle Photograph Citation:Gross, M. & Zimmerman, R. (2002). Interpretive Centers: The history, design and development
of nature and visitor centers. Stevens Point, WI: UW-SP Foundation Press, Inc.

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Mission and Goals
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mission
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and
understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water,
biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life
USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center (UMESC) Mission
Our science communication philosophy is to better inform the local and regional public of
USGS science programs, to provide hands-on science opportunities for a diversity of youth,
and to engage the Center as a strong partner in the community
Purpose
The purpose of this media project is to create a series of visual media that will enhance the
educational resources already in place at the facilities. The UMESC already has in existence a front
lobby visitor center area, a trail system, Outdoor Classroom, and a series of pre-set tours for student
and civic groups. Our main goals are to enhance the trail system and Outdoor Classroom by creating
a series of unified trail signs and trailhead kiosks for each ecosystem that the trail passes through as
well as by implementing more hands-on activities at these sites.
Audience
The current audience that attends this site includes a wide diversity of visitors, from
Kindergarten to 99 year olds, including families, politicians, and professionals. Peak visitation is
spring through fall. The primary source of interest at this site is learning about the environment
and the Mississippi River. The client has expressed interest in targeting teachers, students, and
families for the outdoor classroom and trail network already established on the property (Hines,
2012). This facility uses a variety of science techniques to conduct and implement research
practices to restore and protect ecosystems which will ultimately improve human quality of life
(UMESC, 2012).
As of 2010 the population of La Crosse County was 114, 638. A majority of this
population (62%) are family households with children being under 18 years old (30%). The
average family size is three. The majority of this population (32%) has a high school degree or
has some college experience with no degree (22%). The population enrolled in school has the
highest densities in college or graduate students (38%), elementary students grades 1-8 (35%),
and high school students (18%). Kindergarten and preschool are the lowest demographic (4%)
(2012, Census).
As of 2000 the population for the city of La Crosse was 51,638, of this there were
10,787 children. The city census had many similarities with the county census which included
a majority of this population having a high school degree (32%) or some college experience
without attaining a degree (23%). Similar to the county census the city of La Crosse population
has a high degree of college or graduate students (56%), elementary students (23%), and high
school students (13%). A small percentage of the population (16%) is under 18 years old (2012,
Census).
Potential audiences include college students at the local University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse and high school students at the Central High School which make up a large demographic
in the county and city of La Crosse (2012, Census). This site could provide these demographics
with classroom applications as well as demonstrate future job possibilities in the field of science
and research.

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Resources
Site Resources - Natural
Sand Prairie
This section of sand prairie habitat is located in front of the building and includes: a walking trail (0.10
Mile), kiosk, and some plant identification signage. Potential new or replacement interpretive media for
this area would include replacement plant identification on the trail and the replacement of current signage
on the kiosk. This area is the primary point for many groups visiting and could potentially be used as the
starting point for a theme/puzzle throughout the trails.
Savanna Prairie
The section of savanna prairie habitat is located behind the main building and includes: a walking
trail (0.10 Mile) and some existing plant identification signage. Potential new or replacement interpretive
media for this area would include replacement plant identification on the trail. It was indicated that this
area needed some form of additional signage to encourage movement through the area and potentially a
trail header.
Oak Savanna
The section of oak savanna habitat is located behind the main building and includes: a walking trail
(0.13 Mile) and some existing plant identification signage. Potential new or replacement interpretive
media for this area would include replacement plant identification on the trail. It was indicated that this
area needed some form of additional signage to encourage movement through the area and potentially a
trail header as well.
Floodplain Forest
The section of floodplain forest habitat is located directly behind the main building and includes:
a walking trail (0.15 Mile), kiosk, and some existing plant signage. Potential new or replacement
interpretive media for this area would include replacement plant identification signs on the trail and kiosk
signage replacement.
Backwater River
The section of backwater river habitat is located behind the main building. It has an Outdoor
Classroom on a long, wooden dock. The Outdoor Classroom contains: learning stations consisting of
boxes filled with educational materials and a floating area utilized in water sampling for educational
purposes. The area shares a kiosk with the floodplain forest area. There is some existing signage in the
area around the dock. Potential new or replacement interpretive media for this area would include new
signage for the inside lid of the educational boxes, replacement of existing signage around the area, and
also a kiosk signage replacement.
Site Resources - Main Building
Foyer Displays
A foyer is located immediately upon entering the building and contains many displays that show the
interaction between scientific research and understanding the natural world. These displays contain vast
amounts of interpretive media in varying forms including, but not limited to: posters, stickers, pamphlets,
paintings, handouts, and displays. Potential new or replacement interpretive media for this area would
include replacing current signage and displays and new signage.
Amphibians/Reptiles
The main building contains amphibians and reptiles year round, including the Upper Midwest
Environmental Sciences Center mascot. No signage was present at the time of the visit. Potential new or
replacement interpretive media for this area would include new signage.
Rearing Area
This rearing area is used to raise and store freshwater fish. It contains many native fish to the Midwest,
fish ages vary from roe to 17 year old lake sturgeon. Primary signage consists of warnings to visitors about
conduct and contamination, also fish identification signage. Potential new or replacement interpretive
media for this area would include replacing current signage and new signage.
Project Resources continued

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Project Resources continued
Invasive and Exotic Species Area
This area, sealed off from the rest of the water supply, is used for experiments and testing on invasive
and exotic species. The area contains carp and other invasive species. Primary signage consists of conduct
and contamination warnings. Potential new or replacement interpretive media for this area would include
replacing current signage and new signage.
Conference Room
This area is located in the main building. It is currently utilized for varying activities including
meetings, speakers, and large presentations. This main entry area contains a large empty alcove. Potential
new or replacement interpretive media for this area would include new signage for the alcove.
Themes
Primary Theme
The USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center utilizes its research into ecological
diverse habitats to show people the importance of the natural environment to Midwestern
society.
Sub-themes
1. Prairies
Prairies provide a variety of important ecological characteristics which include food for
many species of birds and small mammals as well as food and medicine for humans.
2. Oak Savanna
The oak savanna is a highly diminished ecosystem that connects prairie and forest
environments providing bountiful opportunities for food and shelter for animals, and a
unique mixture of different plant species.
3. Floodplain Forest
The floodplains shelter and embrace many species that depend on its aquatic and
terrestrial vegetation, and provides protection against the threat of floods and water
table contamination.
4. Outdoor Classroom/Dock
The outdoor classroom/dock offers a glimpse into the aquatic world; backwater areas
contain many different aquatic, amphibious, and terrestrial species due to the shelter
and forage provided.

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Conceptual Media Designs

Environmental Interpretive Trails (Created by Ryan Miller)
Purpose: This pamphlet will inform visitors about the trail system on site. It will provide
assistance with navigation and help provide a take-home message. The pamphlet will
also provide a fun scavenger hunt activity for children.
Description: This pamphlet is the primary unifying piece that ties the individual trails into one
complete system. The intended distribution sites for this pamphlet is where visitors are
greeted or at the sand prairie kiosk. The pamphlet contains a “USGS Junior Scientist”
scavenger hunt area that is used for acquiring rubbings from trail signs on each trail.
The front page will contain a modified logo for the educational series, and fonts
used throughout the system. The two foldouts with the front page will contain an up
dated map of the site and trails along with info, hours, and acknowledgments.
The interior of the pamphlet will contain the loop that will be used to track progress
through the trail system. This “loop” will be divided into 5 sections (one per trail)
used for the rubbings. The coloration of each area will match the new colors of the
trail map and will be used throughout to continue unity. Each of the trails will have two
locations where rubbings are provided, these are to be raised circles approximately 2
inches in diameter with a fitting image for the trail cut into them.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will enjoy an increased awareness of all the locations of trails.
Emotional: Visitors will feel secure in location and direction which will increase
enjoyment.
Behavioral: Visitors will continue and finish all of the trails.

Sand Prairie Panels (Created by Cortney Adair)
Sand Prairies: An Abundance of Life
Purpose: This panel will draw the visitor’s attention to the variety of life that exists within
a sand prairie and generally goes overlooked. It will show a small sample of the
different types of plants and animals commonly seen.
Description: This panel will be approximately 4’X 3’ (which is the printing size that can
be accommodated at the facilities) and will take up the space on one side of the kiosk
panel already in existence on the site. The Panel will show a scene from a sand prairie
with magnified plants and animals that can possibly be seen in the prairie. Each plant
or animal will have a small text box that gives some information about the species.
A larger text box beneath the title will give more general information about sand prairie
flora and fauna in general as well as a general description of the habitat. Each text box
for the image pop outs will be slightly opaque with the plant or animal partially over
the box so that the text wraps around the picture. The rubbing will be located in the
bottom right corner.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will learn that there is an abundance of life that can be found
within a prairie.
Emotional: Visitors will be fascinated by the amount of animals that can be found in
such a simple looking habitat.
Behavioral: Visitors will look for birds, insects and snakes in the grasses of the prairie
as well as take a closer look at the plants to see if they can identify them

Themes: Sub-theme 1

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Fire! Fire! Fire!
Purpose: This panel will show visitors the importance of disturbance to prairie habitats
and the connection between disturbance and diversity.
Description: This panel will be 2’ X 1’ in size and will be located on the opposite side of the
kiosk alongside other pre-existing panels. The panel will discuss the importance
of fire as a disturbance that helps maintain a healthy prairie habitat. The
background image will be of a prairie on fire. Three large pictures will be placed
over the background, they will contain a sequence of events showing a prescribed
burn and how it looks before and after the burn. There will be a text box grouped
with the picture located just below each one. The pictures and text boxes will
have a unified stroke that frames them both to connect them visually together.
The text box itself will be filled with a slightly opaque color to be determined.
Beneath the title will be a text box with no fill that briefly discusses the
importance of disturbance. In the white space between the other pictures will be
other small, non-filled text boxes that add little bits
of information about the topic as well. The rubbing will be placed in the bottom
right corner as well.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will understand that sand prairies require periodic disturbance
such as fire to remain healthy.
Emotional: Visitors will be fascinated by the idea that prairies thrive after a fire, which is
normally thought to be a devastating natural disaster.
Behavioral: Visitors will look for signs of disturbance in the prairie.
Themes: Sub-theme 1
Savanna Prairie Panels (Created by Christine Kuhn)
Purpose: This panel will show that there are an abundance of birds and small mammals
thriving in prairies.
Description: This sign will consist of a large picture of a prairie in the background. In the
foreground there will be a variety of pictures including flowering prairie plants,
wildlife, and birds. There will be text boxes accompanying these pictures which will
detail how the prairie is vital for survival. The unifying themes will also be present
in this sign: the rubbing in the lower right of the sign and title format at the top of
the sign. This sign will be located at the beginning of the Savanna Prairie trail and
suggested size is 2’ by 3’.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will discover how small mammals and birds forage and create
shelter in this ecosystem.
Emotional: Visitors will gain awareness for the high amount of importance place upon
prairies.
Behavioral: Visitors will wonder how to create their own prairies and wonder about
prairies found in their communities. Visitors will also look for the abundance of
wildlife in the prairie.
Themes: Sub-theme 1

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Purpose: This panel will show that prairies are important ecological systems for humans.
Description: This sign will also consist of a large picture of a prairie in the background. The
flowering prairie plants, animals, and birds will also be in the foreground again. There
will be text boxes next to these pictures and these text boxes will contain how humans
relied on the organisms with prairies. The unifying themes will also be present in this
sign: the rubbing in the lower right of the sign and title format at the top of the sign.
This sign will be located at the end of the Savanna Prairie trail and the suggested size is
2’ by 3’.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will discover how humans have historically and currently benefit
from a healthy prairie.
Emotional: Visitors will be surprised at how influential prairies used to be and continue
to be.
Behavioral: Visitors will wonder how to create their own prairies and wonder about
prairies found in their communities. Visitors will also look for the wealth of
food and medicine in the prairie.
Themes: Sub-theme 1
Oak Savanna Panels (Created Patrick Otero)
Oak Savannas, the Last Stronghold
Purpose: This sign will educate the visitors about the near complete loss of oak savanna
habitat in the upper Midwest region and show the reasons for this loss.
Description: The panel will have a unified header along with all of the other panels being
put together for this project. This panel will have a picture of a Burr Oak in the
background. It will have text boxes about how oak savannas were formed, what their
importance is, and why there is much less of them. It will also have a before and after
picture of areas in the Midwest that had previously been oak savanna habitat versus
current oak savanna habitat. It will be located as an independant sign on the trail.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will learn that currently the amount of oak savanna acreage in the
upper Midwest region is a miniscule fraction from what it was in pre-settlement
times, and why the loss of oak savannas has occurred.
Emotional: Visitors will be concerned about the near complete degradation of an
important native habitat type.
Behavioral: Visitors will try to see some of the different animal species highlighted on
the panel.
Themes: Sub-theme 2

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Purpose: This panel will inform the visitors about the abundant wildlife that live and benefit
from the unique transitional zones that oak savannas provide.

Description: The panel will have a unified header along with the other panels. The panel
will have a picture of an oak savanna in the background. It will have convey
why oak savannas are important to different animal species for food and shelter. It will
also have text boxes with pictures about some of the wildlife that can be seen in an oak
savanna. It will be located as an independant sign on the trail.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will learn about different wildlife species that use the oak savannas
for survival, and why it is good habitat for them.
Emotional: Visitors will relate to the different animal species that use the oak savanna
for their survival necessities.
Behavioral: Visitors will try to see some of the different animal species highlighted on
the panel.
Themes: Sub-theme 2
Floodplain Forest Panels (Created by Christopher Rada)
Purpose: This panel will enable visitors to embrace and understand an ecosystem that
defends our lifestyles and to widen the horizons of those who seek nature for their
personal intellect, curiosity and well-being.
Description: This panel will be placed in an easily accessible area at the start of the
floodplain area overlooking the water to land interface. The panel will be halved
horizontally to show creatures in the air and on the ground, as well as some of the
biotic factors that are not visible with the naked eye.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will learn about different species that inhabit the floodplain, as
well as gain knowledge about flood control and water purification processes.
Emotional: Visitors will perceive the connection between the floodplain and their
personal and environmental resources, and acknowledge the sustainment of
these areas.
Behavioral: Visitors will see the landscape and contemplate how the floodplain and
other ecosystems service their ways of life.
Themes: Sub-theme 3

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Purpose: This panel will show each visitor the vast array of wildlife that exists in the air as
well as on the land. It will also help them to gain an appreciation for the dependency of
these organisms to the floodplains and the floodplains to the creatures.
Description: This panel will be placed in an area of the path with a better view of aquatic
and aerial life that visits the area. The panel will show how soil, tree physiology and
geologic formations act as filter in the protection of our water table, and have water
storing capabilities that protect our homes and environments.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will attain knowledge about migratory birds/seasonal birds, and
learn about biotic dependency of life of the floodplains.
Emotional: Visitors will feel a sense of responsibility towards the protection of
migratory birds.
Behavioral: Visitors will look for the diversity of wildlife and perhaps participate in
conservation efforts at a later point.
Themes: Sub-theme 3
Outdoor Classroom/Dock Panels (Created by Ryan Miller)
The World Underwater
Purpose: This panel will allow visitors to make discoveries about the many species that
inhabit freshwater areas. It will show the visitor what can be under the water’s
surface.
Description: This panel can be placed on the kiosk at the head of the area or posted along
the dock. The panel background will be underwater. This will allow the placement
of pictures of species with text boxes in areas that the species would be located in.
The header will be the standard for this project, USGS logo with a gradient across the
entirety to the color for this section (blue). On the bottom corner a raised rubbing area
will be present with the logo for the dock/outdoor classroom trail.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will attain knowledge about species that use freshwater areas.
Emotional: Visitors will begin to reevalute their values.
Behavioral: Visitors will modify their behavior because of knowledge of the ecosystem.
Themes: Sub-theme 4

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Outdoor Classroom/Dock Panels
A Waterfull World
Purpose: This panel will invite the visitor to gain a deeper understanding of water and its
importance to life for all species.
Description: Sign panel background of people enjoying watersports. It will contain a unified
header using the project standard at top. The raised area for rubbings will be located
in the lower right corner of the panel. A picture of the Great Lakes with text box will
be included. Other pictures pertaining to freshwater will be used along with textboxes
to inform visitors.
Objectives:
Intellectual: Visitors will gain knowledge about freshwater facts and its importance.
Emotional: Visitors will be surprised to learn how their water usage practices might be
harming water quality.
Behavioral: Visitors will understand and stop harmful or wasteful water practices.
Themes: Sub-theme 4
Recommendations
Materials and Cost analysis.
Due to the capabilities the UMESC has on site to print items, we will not be including the
pamphlet in this analysis.
Signage: 9 panels at 24x36 in. = 54 sq. foot of printing.
1 panel at 36x48 in. = 12 sq. foot of printing.
Support Stands: Are to be rough wood with a weatherproof box to hold rubbing materials. Cost will be based
on number of posts; this is expected to vary
Rubbing Circles: This will depend on if the actual rubbing circles are used or a stamp system is utilized
two recommendations will be presented for these situations. If using actual rubbing areas, a high
density resin/ plastic or metal slug 2 inches in diameter should be etched into the emblem for
each trail area. This is to be attached over the location indicated on each sign. This will allow the use
of charcoal or chalk to be rubbed across the raised area leaving an emblem on the pamphlet. Using the
circles for stamp blanks is an additional option. If a stamp system is utilized the weatherproof boxes
on the signage legs would not be needed, however there would be additional interaction needed with
each visitor. 2 rubbing circles per trail, with a different emblem for each trail bring the total to ten
(10) raised areas.
Material Recommendations
Due to the large amount of sunlight that will be present on many of the signs our primary
recommendation for material to use would be High Pressure Laminate of at least one-half (1/2) inch
in thickness. Using this thickness would remove the need for additional framing for the signs and help
keep costs low.
Our secondary recommendation, due to the capabilities the UMESC has on site to print items
and laminate would be to print and laminate them as needed. However additional sign backing will be
needed if this is the chosen route.
Costs
According to current manufacturer sites an estimate of $65-$85 per foot would be appropriate for a thickness
of one-half (1/2) inch in thickness.
Total Cost: 66 ft. x $65-$80 = $4290-$5280 for 1/2 in. high pressure laminate signage total estimated expense.

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Photography Credits

Sand Prairie Panels
An Abundance of Life
1. Eastern Meadowlark
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.public-domain-image.com/fauna-animals-public-domain-
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/western-meadow
lark-bird-pictures/western-meadowlark-bird-sturnella-neglecta.jpg.html
2. Mesic Sand Prairie
Source: Michigan Natural Features Inventory (DNR)
http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/communities/community.cfm?id=10696
3. Northern Harrier
Source: Kevin Cole (Wikimedia Commons)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Northern_Harrier_taking_off.
jpg
4. Grasshopper
Source:Piccolo Namek (Wikimedia Commons)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GrassHoppah.jpg
5. Meadow Vole
Source: Maximus Rex (Wikimedia Commons)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meadvole.jpg
6. Big Bluestem
http://photogallery.nrcs.usda.gov/Detail.asp
7. Pale Purple Coneflower
Source: Original photo by Christine Kuhn

Photography Credits continued

Sand Prairie Panels
Fire! Fire! Fire!
1. Controlled Burn
http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/natdig
lib&CISOPTR=2637&CISOBOX=1&REC=4
2. Forest of Fire
3. Presribed Burn Before/After
Source: William Wieler (granted permission)
http://williamweilerstewardship.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/wild-fire.
jpg
4. Succession Graph
Source: Minnesota DNR
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/privatelandhabitat/ben
efits_prescribed_burning.pdf
Savanna Prairie Penels
1. Bobolink
2. Lined Ground Squirrel
Source: Wikimedia Commons
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spermophilus_tridecemlinea
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3. Indian Grass
Source: U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program
http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/image/viz_native2.html

4. Butterfly Weed
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Butterfly_Weed_Asclepias_tu
berosa_Umbel.jpg
5. American Kestrel
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falco_sparverius_-Canadian_
Raptor_Conservancy,_Canada_-flying-8a.jpg
6. Grass and Butterfly Rubbing
Source: Original photo by Cortney Adair
7. Wisconsin Prairie
1. Flower Walk
lib&CISOPTR=9859&DMSCALE=100&DMWIDTH=700&DMHE
IGHT=700&DMX=1958&DMY=974&DMMODE=viewer&DMTE
XT=%20prairie&REC=12&DMTHUMB=0&DMROTATE=0
2. Flowers of White Wild Indigo
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baptisia_alba_MLA.jpg

3. Sandhill Crane
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Grus_canadensis_-Sacramen
to_River_National_Wildlife_Refuge,_Dayton,_California,_USA_-fly
ing-8.jpg
4. Prairie Chicken
5. Yellow Coneflower
Source: U.S. EPA Greak Lakes National Program
6. Rosin Weed
Source: U.S. EPA Greak Lakes National Program
Oak Savanna Panels
Oak Savannas: The Last Stronghold
1. Pileated Woodpecker
2. Oak Savanna Range
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Upper_Midwest_Forest-Savanna_Tran
sition_Zone_map.svg
3. Oak Leaf Clip Art
Source: wpclipart.com (copyright free)
http://www.wpclipart.com/plants/leaf/fall_leaves/oak_leaf_fall.png.html

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4. Oak Savanna
Source: US Bureau of Land Management
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/bpd.html
1. Deer Clip Art
Source: wpclipart.com (copyright free)
http://www.wpclipart.com/animals/D/deer/deer_4.png.html
2. Wild Turkey
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gall-dindi.jpg
3. White-tailed Deer
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White-tailed_Deer,_female.jpg
4. Acorn
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WikiVoc-acorn.svg
5. Red-headed Woodpecker
6. Oak Tree
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Quercus_englmannii_sillouette.
jpg
Floodplain Forest Panels
1. Four-toed Salamander
Source: Michigan DNR
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10370_12145_12201-
61176--,00.html

2. Wood Turtle
33033--,00.html

3. Girl with Binoculars
http://www.public-domain-image.com/people-public-domain-images-
pictures/children-kids-public-domain-images-pictures/blonde-girl-
watching-with-binoculars.jpg.html
4. Man with Fishing Pole
http://www.public-domain-image.com/sport-public-domain-images-pic
tures/fishing-and-hunting-public-domain-images-pictures/seasoned-fly-
fisherman-fishing-in-fast-stream.jpg.html
5. Bluegill
Source: MI DNR
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10364_18958-45644--,00.
htm.
6. Warbler
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/warblers-pictures/
male-prothonotary-warbler-sings-from-a-branch-protonotaria-citrea.jpg.
html
7. Garter Snake
Source: MI DNR
61200--,00.html
8. Green Frog
Source: MI DNR
60117--,00.html

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9. Fish ID Images
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/fish-ID_272353_7.pdf
10. Snag
Source: USGS EMESC
ftp://ftpext.usgs.gov/pub/er/wi/la.crosse/outreach/UWStevensPoint_In
terpretiveMedia/Floodplain%20Forest/
11. Bald Eagle
Source: Michelle Buntin
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/eagle-birds-imag
es/bald-eagle-pictures/bald-eagle-bird-haliaeetus-leucocephalus.jpg.html

12. Red-headed Woodpecker
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/woodpecker-bird-
pictures/red-headed-woodpecker-bird-melanerpes-erythrocephalus.jpg.
1. How Wetlands Work
Source:Westland Township
http://westfieldtownshipwatchdogs.com/Floodplains101.aspx
Permission:
From: westfieldwatchdogs@gmail.com [westfieldwatchdogs@
gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:13 PM
To: Rada, Christopher D
Subject: Re: Media
Feel free to use the graphic. However, please download it to your laptop for
your personal use. We’d love your feedback on our new site when we elevate in
the next couple of weeks! We give information to inform our Community about
facts and issues going on in our area. Thanks for using our site for information
to increase your studies!
-Westfield Watchdogs Admin

2. Floodplain Forest
http://www.public-domain-image.com/nature-landscapes-public-do
main-images-pictures/forest-public-domain-images-pictures/bottom
land-hardwood-forest.jpg.html
3. Flooded House
http://www.public-domain-image.com/events-happenings-public-do
main-images-pictures/housing-and-other-facilities-were-flooded.jpg.
html
4. Tree (rubbing)
Source: Dusan Bicanski
http://www.public-domain-image.com/New-Free-Public-Domain-Photo
graphs/slides/alone-tree-in-water.html
5. River Birch, American Elm, Prickly Ash, Jack-in-the-Pulpit and Artist’s Conch
Source: USGS UMESC
terpretiveMedia/Floodplain%20Forest/
6. Silver Maple
Source: WI DNR
http://dnr.wi.gov/wetlands/checklist/checklist_b0306a.html
7. Green Ash
Source: WI DNR
8. Cottonwood
Source: WI DNR
9. Swamp White Oak
Source: WI DNR
10. Soil Structure
Source: OH DNR
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/H_Nav2/Soils/OhiosSoils/Introductionto
Soils/tabid/17818/Default.aspx

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Outdoor Classroom/Dock Panels
TheWorld Underwater
1. Data Table
Source: USGS UMESC
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/wateruse-total.html
2. Water Treatment
Source: USGS UMESC
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/qa-home-drinksafe.html
3. Water Cycle
Source: USGS UMESC
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html
4. Rubbing
5. Lily Pads
Source: USGS
http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/Snakehead_circ_1251/html/flyer.html
A Waterfull World
1. Fish Images
Source: USGS UMESC
terpretiveMedia/
2. Rubbing

Environmental Interpretive Trails Pamphlet
1. Original Map
ftp://ftpext.usgs.gov/pub/er/wi/la.crosse/outreach/UWStevensPoint_Interpre
tiveMedia/trailsBrochure.pdf


6. Mallard
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/duck-mallard-
pictures/close-view-of-mallard-flying-in-open-sky.jpg.html
8. Great Blue Heron
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/heron-bird/great-
herons/great-blue-heron-bird-ardea-herodias-flies-off-with-its-catch.jpg.
html
9. Egret
http://www.public-domain-image.com/fauna-animals-public-domain-im
ages-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/egret-bird-pictures/
great-egret/great-egret-bird-catching-fish-casmerodius-albus.jpg.html
10. Sandhill Crane
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/cranes-pictures/
sandhill-crane/sandhill-crane-bird.jpg.html
11. Wood Duck
images-pictures/birds-public-domain-images-pictures/duck-mallard-
pictures/wood-ducks/wood-duck-male-in-water.jpg.html

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