Klaper Interviewed on Fox News Regarding PFAS Regulation

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 …

Roebber and Bootsma Interviewed for WUWM Series on Warm Winters

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 …

Bootsma Featured in Fondriest Collection of Best Publications

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 …

CIGLR’s Ripple Effect Article Highlights Bootsma Lab Research

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.

Scanlan Featured in Journal Sentinel, Discusses Impact of Wetlands Bill

The Sackett v. EPA U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year reduced federal jurisdiction over wetland protections, putting the focus on states and tribes. Director Melissa Scanlan was interviewed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Caitlin Looby, PhD to discuss.

Radio Delfin Featured Atmo Sci Professor Kahl and Students

Professor Jon Kahl and his UWinteriM SFS Atmospheric Science study abroad students were featured on the Radio Delfin social media post and radio broadcast. Radio Delfin is the campus radio station at University of Carmen, Ciudad del Carmen in Mexico. …

City of Milwaukee Health Department Program Started at SFS

Press release from the City of Milwaukee Health Department on the transfer of the wastewater monitoring program that started here at the School of Freshwater Sciences. SFS helped train the Milwaukee Health Department and then transferred the twice weekly surveillance …