Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
MMSD Wildlife Observation Area
Photographed by Rick Bernstein, April 20, 2022
1. MMSD Wildlife Observation Area Marker
MMSD Wildlife Observation Area
A 600-acre wetland at the mouth of the Nine Springs Creek includes the 140-acre Madison Metropolitan Sewage District (MMSD) Wildlife Observation Area. The observation area represents a commitment by the MMSD, in partnership with Dane County Parks Department, to enhance a unique and valuable resource. The observation area is linked to the Capital Springs State Park, Lussier Family Heritage Center, Lake Farm Park, Nine Springs E-Way, Capital City Bike Trail and the Monona Conservancy.
Just a few years ago the observation area was a storage lagoon for biosolids that were produced at the Nine Springe Wastewater Treatment Plant. The biosolids have bean removed and the area has been reconstructed for wildlife habitat and recreation, Bird watchers have always erjoyed mis area and the MMSD hopes that the reconstruction will provide even better viewing for naturalists.
We invite you to walk the trails and boardwalks and enjoy the wildlife. While you do, please help us protect this fragile habitat for shorebirds and other bird species. We ask you not to bring pets into the area or to engage in activities that would disturb the habitat or wildlife.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Environment.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Lewis Nine Springs E-Way / Philip and Elizabeth Lewis (here, next to this marker); The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Wildlife Observation Area / From Wastewater to Habitat (a few steps from this marker); Lewis Nine Springs E-Way (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Bud Morton 1907-1992 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlos J. Martin Memorial Native American Interpretive Site (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lake Farm Archaeological District (approx. one mile away); Royal Airport / Charles Lindbergh (approx. one mile away); Black Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Photographed by Rick Bernstein, April 20, 2022
2. MMSD Wildlife Observation Area Marker
The marker is on the reverse of the informational sign to the left in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2022.
