Wisconsinites enjoy an abundance of rivers, streams and lakes that provide us with safe drinking water, access to recreational activities and thousands of jobs. We must ensure Wisconsin’s water systems are healthy and reliable for generations to come.
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, a partnership of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities, is working to:
- Provide UW System-wide programs, internships and research opportunities that teach students real-world skills
- Create a workforce of talented water professionals trained to meet the water challenges of the future
- Fund innovative, collaborative research to solve Wisconsin’s 10 Grand Water Challenges
- Engage industry partners, local communities, policymakers and advocacy groups in the effort to support career opportunities in fresh water
Wisconsin can become a global leader in water-related science, technology and economic growth — if we invest in our water systems and train the next generation of water scientists.
Spotlight Stories
- Undergrads Help Develop New Course About Human Impact on Lake Michigan’s Coast
Not many undergraduate students can say they’ve helped to design a university level course. Max Stafford at UW-Green Bay, Antoni Haupt at UW-Milwaukee and Jonathan Cochrane at UW-Parkside had the unique experience of participating in the pilot course “Human Interactions… - New Technology Offers Major Boost for Studying Microplastics
Microplastics in aquatic environments pose a major threat to humans and animals, but until fairly recently, they were overlooked in terms of research and plastic pollution monitoring programs. In 2018 when Courtney Baker, then an undergraduate student at UW-La Crosse,… - High Schoolers and Undergrads Present Summer Research to Manitowoc Community Members
The 2023 Lakeshore Water Summit at the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus provided high school students involved in UW-Green Bay’s Freshwater Scholars Summer Research Program with the opportunity to present the results of their work in water-based projects. They also learned…
News
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, December 2023December 6, 2023
- Center for Water Policy Webinar Addresses Racism in the Water: Access for all in Outdoor Recreation, Dec. 12November 21, 2023
- Student Job Openings: Hands-on Experience Assisting Public Water Systems with Federal Rule Requirements ComplianceNovember 15, 2023
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, November 2023November 1, 2023
Events
- Freshwater Collaborative Steering Committee, Nov. 29November 27, 2023
- Recording from Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Protecting Wetlands Post Sackett DecisionOctober 3, 2023
- Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: PFAS, Public Health and Policy June 29June 8, 2023
- Great Lakes Beach Association Conference Abstracts Due June 30June 5, 2023
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Experts Directory
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin includes faculty and staff from each of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities, creating an extensive network of professionals working in the water industry. They can speak to about a variety of issues, including the 10 Grand Water Challenges.
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