The Marcell Experimental Forest was formally established in 1962 to study the ecology and hydrology of peatlands. Although formally established in 1962, monitoring of streamflow, weather, and well data collection began in 1960.
View a bit of history! Download a PDF of one of the first drafts of the Marcell Experimental Forest Establishment Report (13.4 mb), written in 1962 by Roger R. Bay.
V-notch weir at S-2 watershed, undated photo may have been taken in 1962.
Installation of recording well in S-2 bog, undated photo may have been taken in 1960.
Last Modified: 02/02/2007