Events
April Joint Committee on Finance Listening Sessions
The Joint Committee on Finance will hold listening sessions regarding the 2025-2027 budget. If you support our work, please consider attending and sharing a testimony. All public hearings will be streamed by WisconsinEye and can be viewed at WisEye.org/live. You…
PFAS Workshop for High School Teachers, April 3
Faculty at UW-Stevens Point will host a workshop for high school educators on April 3. Educators will receive interactive ready-to-use lesson plans for teaching students about PFAS. Join in person at UW-Stevens Point or virtually. This is a free event,…
K-12 Educator Groundwater Workshop, June 30
We’re excited to support an interactive workshop for K-12 educators that will cover the fundamentals of groundwater flow, and include field and model activities. Participants will also tour a water treatment plant. The workshop takes place at UW-Eau Claire, and…
Research in the Rotunda, April 2
Research in the Rotunda will showcase six Freshwater Collaborative-funded projects in 2025. Come learn about the exciting research taking place throughout the state and meet Universities of Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state’s strong economic future. For…
Recording of Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Monitoring and Controlling Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
On Feb. 19, 2025, the Freshwater Collaborative hosted a webinar that highlights current research around monitoring and controlling invasive species in the Great Lakes. Panelists included: This event was part of a quarterly water symposium series sponsored by the Freshwater…
AWRA Event Offers Students Career Panel, Networking Opportunities
One of the most powerful educational experiences for students is to attend or present at a professional conference. The Wisconsin chapter of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) prides itself on being student friendly. Its size makes it an ideal place…
Feb. 18 Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Monitoring and Controlling Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m. (Central) What do sea lamprey, zebra and quagga mussels, round goby, and phragmites all have in common? They have invaded the Great Lakes and are changing the entire ecosystem. Join us for…
Summer Internship and Laborer Opportunities with Veolia Milwaukee
Veolia is contracted by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to operate and maintain two of the largest wastewater reclamation facilities in Wisconsin: Jones Island and South Shore. Veolia Milwaukee is hiring six summer interns to work in the areas…
Recording from Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Great Lakes Offshore Wind
The five Great Lakes contain 20 percent of the planet’s freshwater resources. They also hold tremendous potential for producing wind energy. What are the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind energy in the Great Lakes? On Dec. 10, 2024, Cora…