On May 7, 2026, the Freshwater Collaborative hosted a Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Powering Progress or Peril? The Hidden Environmental Costs of AI-Data Centers. The proliferation of AI-data centers across the United States is causing concern in communities. The Center…
Events
UW-Superior Water Resource Recovery Career Event, May 7
The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute will host After the Flush: Exploring Careers in Water Resource Recovery on May 7 from 5:15-7:45 p.m. The presentation will take place at Thirsty Pagan Brewing, located at 1615 Winter Street, Superior,…
UW-Superior Event Showcases Careers in Commercial, Rescue and Research Diving, April 9
Join three professional divers for an exploration of underwater career and volunteer opportunities available in the Twin Ports, Lake Superior and beyond on April 9, 5-6:30 p.m. The presentation will take place in the Superior Public Library Meeting Room, located…
Freshwater Collaborative Steering Committee Meeting, March 25
The Freshwater Collaborative Steering Committee will meet Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from Noon-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda
Registration discount for our one-day PFAS conference; deadline to register is April 5
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin and the Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG) are hosting Solving PFAS Together: Academia + Industry, a one-day mini conference on Wednesday, April 15, in Stevens Point. This one-day event is a pre-conference option at the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention. Thanks…
Freshwater Students at Research in the Rotunda, March 11
Research in the Rotunda will showcase six Freshwater Collaborative-funded projects in 2026. 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. View…
Recording for Info Session for Internships with Watts Water, March 19
The Watts/Bradley Internship Program is your chance to bring what you’ve learned in the classroom to life! Watts Water hires engineering interns for its Menomonee Falls, Wisc., location and nationwide. Learn more about the Watts/Bradley Internship Program and summer internships…
Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, March 5
Marine Debris in the Great Lakes: The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Takes Action Through Collaboration took place March 5, 2026. Watch the recording. Panelists included An estimated 22 million pounds of plastic are placed in the Great Lakes each year. The…
Steering Committee Meeting, Feb. 19, 2026
The Freshwater Collaborative Steering Committee will meet in UW-Eau Claire from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19, 2026. Agenda: