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
- UW-River Falls Program Engages Youth in Water Science, Stewardship
Offering 22 miles of world-class trout fishing and other recreational activities, the beloved Kinnickinnic River runs through the city of River Falls and the UW-River Falls campus. The community and the campus are invested in its health. So, it was… - Research in the Rotunda Roundup: Students Share Findings at State Capitol
A record 16 Freshwater Collaborative-funded research projects were featured at the 2024 Research in the Rotunda. Click on the project titles below to read more about some of the projects. Adsorption of PFAS in Nanoporous SolidsOlivia Stellpflug, UW-Stevens Point Coastal Bird… - Findings from Freshwater Collaborative Grant Help UW-GB Researchers Secure $750,000 in USDA Funding
When Michael Holly, an assistant professor at UW-Green Bay, began evaluating the use of natural and industrial by-products for their phosphorus sorption potential, he had no idea where the project would lead. A $10,000 grant from the Freshwater Collaborative in…
News
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, April 2024April 4, 2024
- Spring 2024 Water Words NewsletterMarch 22, 2024
- CEU Field Course in Lake Michigan Coastal Systems Offered This SummerFebruary 27, 2024
- Center for Water Policy Is Hiring a Water Policy Specialist for 2024-2025February 12, 2024
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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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