Tracy Campbell, PhD
@tracy-campbell.bsky.social
Interests include: agroecology, water quality, climate change, cycling, running, and learning to crochet.
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Precipitation has been hard to come by for the state the last couple months and even though there's a chance of light rain today, it's not going to hit the areas that need it most.
More than 70% of the state is in drought right now - the most since October 2024.
More than 70% of the state is in drought right now - the most since October 2024.
August 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Precipitation has been hard to come by for the state the last couple months and even though there's a chance of light rain today, it's not going to hit the areas that need it most.
More than 70% of the state is in drought right now - the most since October 2024.
More than 70% of the state is in drought right now - the most since October 2024.
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hey, remember: don't eat anything and don't breathe
July 16, 2026 at 7:36 PM
hey, remember: don't eat anything and don't breathe
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We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office.
Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
June 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office.
Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
Pretty rich coming from the USDA, which issued a return to office for all remote employees and is actively moving folks out of rural communities to hubs in 5 cities.
June 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Pretty rich coming from the USDA, which issued a return to office for all remote employees and is actively moving folks out of rural communities to hubs in 5 cities.
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Today's the first day of back-to-back severe weather days.
Ongoing storms will continue across northern Wisconsin this morning.
More storms expected across central and southern Wisconsin this afternoon with hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds likely.
Stay weather aware today and tomorrow!
Ongoing storms will continue across northern Wisconsin this morning.
More storms expected across central and southern Wisconsin this afternoon with hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds likely.
Stay weather aware today and tomorrow!
June 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Today's the first day of back-to-back severe weather days.
Ongoing storms will continue across northern Wisconsin this morning.
More storms expected across central and southern Wisconsin this afternoon with hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds likely.
Stay weather aware today and tomorrow!
Ongoing storms will continue across northern Wisconsin this morning.
More storms expected across central and southern Wisconsin this afternoon with hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds likely.
Stay weather aware today and tomorrow!
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🧵 Public science in the US has taken some heavy hits over the last year, but the White House OMB is proposing a series of changes that will result in a TKO for science as we know it unless we fight back. Here's what's happening, and why it matters. 1/n
May 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
🧵 Public science in the US has taken some heavy hits over the last year, but the White House OMB is proposing a series of changes that will result in a TKO for science as we know it unless we fight back. Here's what's happening, and why it matters. 1/n
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I know there is a lot going on, and not all of this is new, but numerous aspects of this OMB proposal are highly alarming and would, if enacted, effectively force American scientists receiving federal funding (which is...most of them in some capacity or another) to stop engaging with the public.
Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule.
Russell Vought is going destroy American Science.
elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...
Russell Vought is going destroy American Science.
elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...
Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
Russell Vought is going destroy American Science
elizabethginexi.substack.com
May 29, 2026 at 4:35 AM
I know there is a lot going on, and not all of this is new, but numerous aspects of this OMB proposal are highly alarming and would, if enacted, effectively force American scientists receiving federal funding (which is...most of them in some capacity or another) to stop engaging with the public.
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Breaking: Trump has fired the membership of the National Science Board, which is oversees NSF.
I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.
I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.
Ranking Member Lofgren Reacts to Latest Trump Scheme to Undermine Science | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
democrats-science.house.gov
April 25, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Breaking: Trump has fired the membership of the National Science Board, which is oversees NSF.
I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.
I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.
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Wisconsin's climatological peak of severe hail and tornadoes isn't until around June 20, but we're already near the top of the leaderboard for 2"+ hail and tornado reports.
Last week is a reminder that severe weather can happen any time, so always know your safety plan!
Last week is a reminder that severe weather can happen any time, so always know your safety plan!
April 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Wisconsin's climatological peak of severe hail and tornadoes isn't until around June 20, but we're already near the top of the leaderboard for 2"+ hail and tornado reports.
Last week is a reminder that severe weather can happen any time, so always know your safety plan!
Last week is a reminder that severe weather can happen any time, so always know your safety plan!
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If anyone on here works at one of the 57 forest service research stations that are going to be closed and you want to tell me about your work there and why it's important, reach out: [email protected]
As part of a wide-ranging reorganization and headquarters move from DC to Utah, the U.S. Forest Service is shuttering more than 57 research stations and eliminating a significant number of forestry scientists.
https://ow.ly/HE8i50YCiQl
#ForestService #NationalForests
https://ow.ly/HE8i50YCiQl
#ForestService #NationalForests
Forest Service Sheds Research Capacity in Move to Utah
USDA Abandons Science, Closing 57 Forest Service Research Stations
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April 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
If anyone on here works at one of the 57 forest service research stations that are going to be closed and you want to tell me about your work there and why it's important, reach out: [email protected]
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Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in place over northwestern Wisconsin today. Light snow and ice accumulations will make roads slick.
The low pressure system and cold front moving across the state will also bring gusty winds of 30-40 mph today. Hold onto your hats!
The low pressure system and cold front moving across the state will also bring gusty winds of 30-40 mph today. Hold onto your hats!
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place over northwestern Wisconsin today. Light snow and ice accumulations will make roads slick.
The low pressure system and cold front moving across the state will also bring gusty winds of 30-40 mph today. Hold onto your hats!
The low pressure system and cold front moving across the state will also bring gusty winds of 30-40 mph today. Hold onto your hats!
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Another example - from just today - of excellent and essential climate and weather research from @ncar-ucar.bsky.social with clear impacts on flood-prone communities
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
Moisture from US Corn Belt fuels more intense convective storms - Communications Earth & Environment
The groundwater-crop-irrigation interactions across the US Corn Belt amplify convective storm frequency, extend storm lifetime, and accelerate storm movement, based on a high-resolution regional clima...
doi.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Another example - from just today - of excellent and essential climate and weather research from @ncar-ucar.bsky.social with clear impacts on flood-prone communities
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We’ve got one winter storm moving out and another winter storm getting ready to move in.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin this weekend and it could be a whopper, with at least 90% chance of more than 8” for most of southern Wisconsin!
We’ve got one winter storm moving out and another winter storm getting ready to move in.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin this weekend and it could be a whopper, with at least 90% chance of more than 8” for most of southern Wisconsin!
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
We’ve got one winter storm moving out and another winter storm getting ready to move in.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin this weekend and it could be a whopper, with at least 90% chance of more than 8” for most of southern Wisconsin!
We’ve got one winter storm moving out and another winter storm getting ready to move in.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin this weekend and it could be a whopper, with at least 90% chance of more than 8” for most of southern Wisconsin!
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Big weather changes are in store today.
This AM: Dense fog over southern Wisconsin.
This PM - Thanksgiving: A windy winter storm will bring heavy snow to northern Wisconsin.
Widespread 12”+ totals and blizzard conditions possible. Parts of Ashland and Iron Counties could see 20-30” of snow!
This AM: Dense fog over southern Wisconsin.
This PM - Thanksgiving: A windy winter storm will bring heavy snow to northern Wisconsin.
Widespread 12”+ totals and blizzard conditions possible. Parts of Ashland and Iron Counties could see 20-30” of snow!
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Big weather changes are in store today.
This AM: Dense fog over southern Wisconsin.
This PM - Thanksgiving: A windy winter storm will bring heavy snow to northern Wisconsin.
Widespread 12”+ totals and blizzard conditions possible. Parts of Ashland and Iron Counties could see 20-30” of snow!
This AM: Dense fog over southern Wisconsin.
This PM - Thanksgiving: A windy winter storm will bring heavy snow to northern Wisconsin.
Widespread 12”+ totals and blizzard conditions possible. Parts of Ashland and Iron Counties could see 20-30” of snow!
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Lots happening in the next 24-36 hours across the state.
Figured it was easier to put together a full graphic than try to type it out in a couple hundred characters.
Figured it was easier to put together a full graphic than try to type it out in a couple hundred characters.
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Lots happening in the next 24-36 hours across the state.
Figured it was easier to put together a full graphic than try to type it out in a couple hundred characters.
Figured it was easier to put together a full graphic than try to type it out in a couple hundred characters.
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Abnormally dry and drought conditions continue to spread across Wisconsin, with more than 75% of the state now highlighted on the Drought Monitor.
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Abnormally dry and drought conditions continue to spread across Wisconsin, with more than 75% of the state now highlighted on the Drought Monitor.
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If I’m reading the senate deal correctly, they’re planning to get rid of payment limits on USDA conservation programs like EQIP.
When thousands of farmers get turned away from EQIP each year, this change would funnel even more federal money to the biggest farms while turning away small farms.
When thousands of farmers get turned away from EQIP each year, this change would funnel even more federal money to the biggest farms while turning away small farms.
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If I’m reading the senate deal correctly, they’re planning to get rid of payment limits on USDA conservation programs like EQIP.
When thousands of farmers get turned away from EQIP each year, this change would funnel even more federal money to the biggest farms while turning away small farms.
When thousands of farmers get turned away from EQIP each year, this change would funnel even more federal money to the biggest farms while turning away small farms.
Someone PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, but did the Senate walk back their original FY 26 ag appropriations bill, and now propose defunding the USDA Climate Hubs? www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majorit...
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Someone PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, but did the Senate walk back their original FY 26 ag appropriations bill, and now propose defunding the USDA Climate Hubs? www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majorit...
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Full FoodShare payments should be made to nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who depend on them. FoodShare members should see the full November amount on their QUEST card.
Folks can check their benefit balances by calling 877-415-5164.
Folks can check their benefit balances by calling 877-415-5164.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Full FoodShare payments should be made to nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who depend on them. FoodShare members should see the full November amount on their QUEST card.
Folks can check their benefit balances by calling 877-415-5164.
Folks can check their benefit balances by calling 877-415-5164.
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New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
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#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit hurricanes.gov
October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit hurricanes.gov
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Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
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A banner on the USDA website says SNAP benefits will not go out on November 1.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry.”
An agency memo yesterday said the USDA will not use contingency funds for Nov. benefits: www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
“Bottom line, the well has run dry.”
An agency memo yesterday said the USDA will not use contingency funds for Nov. benefits: www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A banner on the USDA website says SNAP benefits will not go out on November 1.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry.”
An agency memo yesterday said the USDA will not use contingency funds for Nov. benefits: www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
“Bottom line, the well has run dry.”
An agency memo yesterday said the USDA will not use contingency funds for Nov. benefits: www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
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