Latest Past Events

Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network Meeting: Case Study and Methods Presentation – Bridging a Major Disconnect: Ideas for Farm Standards and Systems to Achieve Phosphorus Goals in Wisconsin Lakes and Streams

https://youtu.be/XyK8P3xcruk Adena Rissman, Professor at UW-Madison, and Eric Booth, Assistant Scientist at UW-Madison, presented their research on how to achieve water quality goals in Wisconsin by reducing phosphorus loss from agriculture. Research methods include interviews with water quality professionals and …

Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Great Lakes Offshore Wind

Watch the recorded webinar here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syKRT7Oac1E The five Great Lakes contain 20 percent of the planet’s freshwater. They also hold tremendous potential for producing wind energy. This webinar highlighted the legal challenges and opportunities for offshore wind energy in the …

Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network Meeting: Case Study and Methods Presentation – Past Lakes and Past Lives: Underwater Archaeology in the Great Lakes

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Ashley Lemke, Associate Professor at UW-Milwaukee, presented her research on 9,000-year-old sites in Lake Huron. Methods include marine geophysical survey, archaeological excavation, and remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles. The presentation discussed underwater archaeological sites and artifacts that have been …