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flag Flash freezes in Wisconsin, worsened by climate variability, are harming aquatic life by reducing oxygen and damaging ecosystems.

flag Flash freezes in Wisconsin, triggered by rapid temperature drops after rain or snowmelt, are becoming more frequent due to climate variability, harming aquatic life beneath winter ice. flag These sudden freezes disrupt oxygen exchange, lowering oxygen levels and causing winter-kill events, especially in shallow waters. flag They also damage submerged plants and invertebrates, weakening food webs and habitats. flag While natural, their increasing occurrence stresses ecosystems adapted to gradual changes. flag Healthy systems with wetlands, stable shorelines, and low nutrient runoff are more resilient. flag Conservation efforts like protecting natural areas and reducing runoff are critical to safeguarding Wisconsin’s waterways and their inhabitants.

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