UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences scientists Dr. Carmen Aguilar and Dr. Russell Cuhel are studying the impact of less ice coverage on Lake Michigan. The research being done on algae is helping to understand how the ecosystem of the Great …
Dr. Rebecca Klaper, dean of the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences, was interviewed on Fox 6 News of Milwaukee which aired on the April 10th evening news. The federal government recently finalized new requirements for PFAS in drinking water. This story looks at …
The Kohler Trust for Clean Water has given the UWM Foundation $1.3 million toward construction of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences’ state-of-the-art Research Vessel Maggi Sue. The vessel will be the most sophisticated floating research platform on …
UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Professor and Center for Water Policy Director Melissa Scanlan, along with Andrian Lee, former CWP Fellow, had their paper published in the University of Michigan’s Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law. The Paper is entitled …
WUWM 89.7 interviewed School of Freshwater Sciences Professors Paul Roebber and Harvey Bootsma for their series discussing the impacts of warmer winters on the environment. The show “Shrinking ice cover, warmer water: How will Lake Michigan and its food web …
UWM School of Freshwater Sciences would like to announce an open position for Research Vessel Engineer. The Research Vessel Engineer operates and maintains the mechanical systems necessary to operate the School of Freshwater Sciences research vessel in support of Freshwater’s …
Dr. Harvey Bootsma, Professor at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences, shares his thoughts on the environmental stressors affecting an African Great Lake and also describes some of his research in the article “Lake Malawi: A Treasure to Protect” written by …
Professor Harvey Bootsma, PhD, doctoral student Karen Baumann, and collaborators are exploring mussel removal methods. Ripple Effect: 2023 CIGLR Annual Magazine dives into their research on invasive mussels, mussel removal projects, and a documentary showcase.
Center for Water Policy Director Melissa Scanlan was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss a new bill fast-tracked through the Indiana Legislature and signed into law could impact wetlands outside of Indiana.
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 …
