Wisconsin’s unique natural setting makes it the perfect home for the Freshwater Collaborative:
- Bordered by one of the world’s great river systems and two inland seas, in the heart of the Great Lakes Region
- More than 44,000 miles of rivers and streams and 15,000+ lakes
- More than 1,200 miles of shoreline
- Rich and diverse wetlands; significant groundwater assets
The 13 public universities of Wisconsin are already home to strong water programs covering diverse and crucial areas of study, including:
- Climate Change
- Water Quality and Safety
- Emerging Contaminants
- Invasive Species
- Fisheries Management
- Infrastructure Engineering and Innovation
- Watershed and Ecosystem Management