Ten high school students from nine counties in Wisconsin explored western Wisconsin’s waterways during the fifth annual Freshwater Field Experience June 22-25, 2025.
The camp for high school juniors is a field-based, hands-on learning experienced offered by faculty from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, and UW-River Falls. Two UW-Eau Claire undergraduate students helped as teaching assistants, and Memorial High School teacher Alicia Howe also provided learning support.
Students participated in stream ecosystem analysis in Menomonie, fluvial geomorphology in River Falls, and groundwater flow and water resources in Eau Claire.
All in-program transportation, chaperoned lodging in UW-Eau Claire residence halls, and meals were paid for by the Freshwater Collaborative. Learn more about programs for high school students.
Written by Heidi Jeter, Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin