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KarstandShallowCarbonate Rockin Wisconsin
Kenneth R. Bradbury Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, UW-Extension 
Wisconsin CropManagement Conference,January 14, 2009
 
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What is Karst?
Extent of karstin Wisconsin
Water quality issues associated with karstandfractured carbonate rock
The KarstTask Force and KarstReport
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history
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goals
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findings and recommendations
 
What is Karst?
A type of topographythat is formed on limestone, gypsum,and other rocks, primarily by dissolution, and ischaracterized by sinkholes, caves, and undergrounddrainage (Glossary of Geology)
Spectrum of landscapes--Door Co to tower karst of China
Significant land area-20% of U.S., 40% of area east ofMississippi River
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