Emily Stanley, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lakes are iconic features of glaciated landscapes around the world. They provide us with a range of benefits from recreation to provision of food and water. Yet anthropogenic pressures on these systems are increasing. For some lakes effects of human influence are obvious, while in others, changes may not be apparent. Understanding and predicting how lakes respond- or do not respond- to environmental change are essential for their management and sustainability but can be a difficult undertaking. Long-term studies of lakes have proven to be particularly valuable for gaining insights about lake responses to human activities. However, maintaining long-term research and monitoring efforts can be extremely challenging. This talk will provide an example long-term science at the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research program in Wisconsin to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of long-term science and its value for future lake management efforts.

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