The School of Freshwater Sciences’ Freshwater Colloquium creates a platform for students, faculty and scientists to discuss their research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. Presentations are open to the public. All events will take place on Mondays from …
In 2025, the Water Policy Program at the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences continued its multidisciplinary research on the most urgent freshwater policy challenges. Our work—featured in academic articles, policy briefs, and other reports—examines a broad set of issues shaping …
It seems like the Fall 2025 semester just began, but it’s time again to start thinking about the spring semester and what classes you’ll take. Looking to explore, experiment or expand your skills in the spring? Here are 10 Freshwater …
Data centers are rapidly developing across the country to meet demands for artificial intelligence, data storage, and cloud computing. But their environmental impact, especially regarding water use, is largely obscured from public view. That’s the subject of the Center for Water …
Our freshwater policy and economics faculty and a former M.S. thesis student have new papers in publications. Professor James Price published a new paper in Land Economics. Price, J., Dupont, D., Adamowicz, W., & Lloyd-Smith, P. (2025). Protecting against flood impacts: A choice …
The Freshwater Collaborative has awarded Universities of Wisconsin schools $4.2 million to support water education and research programs across the state. Of that total, UW-Milwaukee received nearly $1 million in grants. Dean Rebecca Klaper was interviewed for the story on Wisconsin …
The School of Freshwater Sciences’ Freshwater Colloquium creates a platform for students, faculty and scientists to discuss their research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. Presentations are open to the public. All events will take place on Mondays from …
Dr. Laodong Guo and Postdoctoral Research Associate Shimaa Kteeba coauthored a new research paper titled “UV-induced release and characterization of dissolved organic matter from disposable face mask layers and polypropylene” that was published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. The …
Abandoned boats are being left on the shores of Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes. Not only are these boats difficult and expensive to remove, but it can be unclear who is responsible for removing them when the owner will not or …
Professor Emeritus Jonathan Kahl has received one of the 2026 awards from the American Meteorological Society (AMS). The AMS recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations of the weather, water, and climate community through its Awards and Honors program annually. Dr. Kahl …
