Set to be released on August 19, “Saving our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin’s Ancient Fish,” tells the story of how conservation efforts rescued lake sturgeon from extinction in Wisconsin. With kid-friendly illustrations, photos, and maps, the book explains how factors like overfishing and …
Federal investment in Great Lakes research doesn’t just protect the waters’ ecosystems, it bolsters safety and prosperity for the people who call the region home, according to a new peer-reviewed publication. The report titled “Investing in Great Lakes science is …
Last week, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences hosted the 68th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research last week in Milwaukee. During the conference, the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) honored several professionals for their contributions to large lake …
“We are creating new land here in the heart of the city—in the lake. When it’s finished, years from now, it will become lakefront land. So the question is: what should it be as part of the city? A port …
Dr. Brandon Gerig is cited as a senior author in two new published papers: “Intraspecific variation in stable isotopes provides insight into adfluvial migrations and ecology of brook trout in Lake Superior tributaries.” Abstract: Lake Superior is one of the …
Peyton McCauley, Water Policy Specialist, was a featured speaker at the Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal “Guardrails for Green Tech: Legal Perspectives on AI’s Environmental Impacts” symposium on April 25, 2025. Peyton presented on her legal research into the …
Dr. Ben Peterson is cited as a co-author in a new article in Environmental Science & Technology titled “Sulfate Reduction Drives Elevated Methylmercury Formation in the Water Column of a Eutrophic Freshwater Lake.” The microbial factors underlying environmental formation of …
We are excited to announce the Freshwater Ship Time Challenge as part of 414 for UWM Giving Days! UWM alumna Beth Partleton ’79 has once again generously committed to donating $15,000 to scholarships and field experiences in the School of …
From Center for Water Policy: Clean Energy In 2023, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory identified extensive potential offshore wind resource in the Great Lakes. All eight Great Lakes states have some type of clean, renewable, or alternative energy goal, and …
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 …
