Center for Water Policy
The Center’s mission is to provide world class interdisciplinary solutions to resolve regional, national and international problems related to the protection, restoration and conservation of freshwater resources to ensure long term environmental health and quality of life.
Established in 2011 through a $2.6 million endowment from Lynde B. Uihlein, the center builds on the research of the School of Freshwater Sciences, the UW System, and networks and partnerships with top scholars, scientists and policy institutions across the country and around the world.
Spotlight Stories
- Wisconsin Public Radio Interviews Melissa Scanlan for Story on Public Access to Lake Michigan BeachesOn September 3, 2026, a Milwaukee County Judge voided the trespassing ticket issued to Paul Florsheim for walking on the beach …
- The Center for Water Policy Welcomes Three New Fellows!We’re excited to welcome Max Overdevest, Thomas Dunbar, and Josh Marion, as the Center for Water Policy’s new fellows! Max is the …
- We’re Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Assistant DirectorThe Center for Water Policy has launched a search for its next Assistant Director. This is a full-time, academic staff position at …
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