The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin is training Wisconsin’s water workforce to address water challenges.
We partner with the private sector, nonprofits, government agencies, tribal nations, and community members on programs and collaborative research that
- Engage middle school and high school students and encourage them to study water and environmental sciences.
- Offer intensive hands-on coursework where college students learn lab and fieldwork techniques.
- Teach students technical and professional skills through undergraduate research and internships with on-campus and external partners.
- Create a jobs pipeline that strengthens Wisconsin’s workforce.
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin is a statewide initiative of the 13 public Universities of Wisconsin.
Spotlight Stories
- Environmental Science Day Inspires Next Generation of Freshwater Scientists
UW-Eau Claire’s Environmental Science Day brings together high school students, teachers, and university faculty and students for a day of freshwater exploration and discovery. “Our first Environmental Science Day [in May 2024] was a huge success,” says Sarah Vitale, an… - UW-Green Bay Internship Helps Undergrad Choose a Career Path
Gaining hands-on experiences helped Sam, a biology major at UW-Green Bay, determine her career path. During her freshwater science internship with the Stream Team, Sam participated in water monitoring and lab analysis, and learned how she could play a role… - Course Introduces Hundreds to Importance of Studying Water
“Why is water so important?” To help more undergraduates answer that question, faculty from five of the Universities of Wisconsin co-created a new course in the summer of 2021. This introductory freshwater course was the first whose development was funded… - Course Goes Deep into the Mississippi River and Its Impact
When it comes to learning about water and its impacts, what better to study than the Mississippi River? Its massive watershed spans nearly a third of the continental United States. As one of our nation’s key transportation routes, the Mighty… - Recreational Wonderlands Make for Hands-on Freshwater ‘Classrooms’
Wisconsinite knows that Door County and northern Wisconsin are recreational wonderlands in the summertime. These areas of the state also offer a wealth of options for learning about freshwater science. UW Oshkosh’s Field Sampling and Analysis course, which is supported… - Aquaculture Experiences for Students Address Workforce Challenges
Wisconsin’s aquaculture industry needs help — literally. The aquaculture industry is facing a major staffing shortage. Researchers from UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Stevens Point are tackling this challenge from all angles. With support from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, they are…
News
- Call for Abstracts for UWs Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative ActivityFebruary 14, 2025
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, February 2025February 10, 2025
- Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin State Legislative Funding Request for Proposals #4January 9, 2025
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, January 2025January 8, 2025
Events
- PFAS Workshop for High School Teachers, April 3February 14, 2025
- AWRA Event Offers Students Career Panel, Networking OpportunitiesFebruary 12, 2025
- Feb. 18 Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Monitoring and Controlling Invasive Species in the Great LakesJanuary 23, 2025
- Summer Internship and Laborer Opportunities with Veolia MilwaukeeJanuary 2, 2025
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Experts Directory
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin includes faculty and staff from the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, creating an extensive network of professionals working in the water industry. They can speak to about a variety of water challenges in our state.
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