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
- University of Michigan’s Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law Published “Got Lead in Your Water? The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law May Be Poised to Help”Humans have no known safe level of exposure to lead. Blood lead levels have devastating consequences, especially for children, affecting their …
- Director Melissa Scanlan and Water Policy Specialist Andrian Lee Featured in “The Water We Swim In” Podcast to Discuss Federal Funding for Lead Service Line ReplacementDirector Melissa Scanlan and former Water Policy Specialist Andrian Lee were featured in the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant’s The Water …
- Now Accepting Applications for Water Policy SpecialistThe Center for Water Policy has launched a national search for a Water Policy Specialist. This position is designed to immerse emerging lawyers in the …