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The field station is marking its 50th anniversary by expanding research and outreach programs and fighting invasive species that threaten the rare ecological treasure. <\/p>\n<p>Read the complete story in the Ozaukee Press website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ozaukeepress.com\/communities\/port-washington\/5787-a-national-landmark-a-local-treasure\">A national landmark, a local treasure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Formed more than 10,000 years ago when a glacier receded in what is now the Town of Saukville, the 2,200-acre Cedarburg Bog was used primarily for hunting waterfowl and owned by private landowners. 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