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 resources are 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 resources and train the next generation of water scientists.
Spotlight Stories
- Student Profile: Finding A Major That Sparks Joy
As a child in Chaska, Minn., Madeline Behrens loved rocks and minerals, animals and being outside, but her passion for the environment went dormant in high school when her focus changed to computer sciences courses. She enrolled at Minnesota State… - A Western Wisconsin Hub for Freshwater Education
Western Wisconsin is becoming a hub for preparing for careers in water industries, thanks in part to two cross-campus collaborations — a high school summer camp and an advanced field course for upper-level college students — involving UW-Eau Claire, UW… - Freshwater@UW Program Offers Plunge Into Summer Research
When it comes to freshwater research, where better to get hands-on experience than at one of the University of Wisconsin campuses? In summer 2023, 31 undergraduates from Wisconsin, California, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Illinois, Alabama and…
News
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, November 2023November 1, 2023
- Student Job Openings: Hands-on Experience Assisting Public Water Systems with Federal Rule Requirements ComplianceOctober 31, 2023
- FresH2O Partner Event Summary, October 2023October 30, 2023
- Freshwater Opportunities Bulletin, October 2023October 27, 2023
Events
- Recording from Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Protecting Wetlands Post Sackett DecisionOctober 3, 2023
- Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: PFAS, Public Health and Policy June 29June 8, 2023
- Great Lakes Beach Association Conference Abstracts Due June 30June 5, 2023
- National Wildlife Federation Student Innovative Policy Memo Contest Deadline June 30June 5, 2023
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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