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  • March 2026

  • Mon 30

    Freshwater Colloquium – Currents of Life: How Flow Shapes Complex Microbial Communities

    March 30 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Join the School of Freshwater Sciences for a Colloquium with guest speaker: Dr. Emmi Mueller Much of life on Earth is at the mercy of currents and flow, which determine the organisms and resources present in an environment. In aquatic …

  • April 2026

  • Mon 6

    Freshwater Colloquium – Restoration and Conservation of an Ancient Species, the American Paddlefish

    April 6 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Join the School of Freshwater Sciences for a Colloquium with guest speaker: Dr. Jim Long Acipenseriformes, including American Paddlefish (Polyodontidae, Polyodon spathula) represents an ancient lineage of fish, with representatives found back approximately 200 MYA. American Paddlefish is the only remaining …

  • Mon 13

    Freshwater Colloquium – From Weather to Paleo: Capturing the Continuum of Climate Variability

    April 13 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Join the School of Freshwater Sciences for a Colloquium with guest speaker: Dr. Raphaël Hébert Weather and climate variability span a continuum of timescales, from day-to-day fluctuations to millennial-scale changes, yet these regimes are often studied separately. My work explores …

  • Mon 20

    Freshwater Colloquium – Stock assessment and management of lake whitefish in Wisconsin waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan

    April 20 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Join the School of Freshwater Sciences for a Colloquium with guest speaker: Dr. Iyob Tsehaye Lake whitefish stocks in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan waters have historically been managed as a single stock originating from North–Moonlight Bays. However, over the last couple …

  • Mon 27

    Freshwater Colloquium – Small Organisms Big Impact: Microbial Insights from the Mississippi River to Caribbean Reefs

    April 27 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Join the School of Freshwater Sciences for a Colloquium with guest speaker: Dr. Michael Henson Microorganisms drive nutrient cycling, regulate ecosystem productivity, and respond quickly to environmental change, making them strong indicators of ecosystem health. In this seminar, we will …

  • September 2026

  • Mon 14
    Two women are smiling with dark backgrounds behind them. The photos are against a repeating pattern of fish on the background.

    Freshwater Colloquium – Toward a Unified Great Lakes Early Detection Network: Applying eDNA Metabarcoding Across Jurisdictions to Identify Emerging Aquatic Invaders

    September 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm Colloquium
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Early detection of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is essential for effective management and rapid response across the Great Lakes basin. To strengthen surveillance capacity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has expanded its Early Detection and Monitoring program to …

  • Mon 21
    Larry Nielsen smiles in front of a dark background. Behind there is a patterned green background.

    Freshwater Colloquium – Lessons from the Great Conservationists of the Past

    September 21 @ 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm Colloquium
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    These seem like stressful times for the environment and sustainability. But fear not! Our world is better today than in the past, and it will be even better in the future. How can I be so sure? This seminar will …

  • Wed 23
    A student examines a sample through a microscope during a freshwater science laboratory class.

    Explorer Post 600 Open House

    September 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Great Lakes Research Facility 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Do you have a student who is interested in freshwater sciences? Are they passionate about marine biology, aquatic ecosystems, or environmental science? If the answer to both of these questions is 'yes', we have an exciting opportunity for you!   …

  • Sun 27
    Exterior of the modern School of Freshwater Sciences building at dusk, with illuminated windows beneath a cloudy sky.

    Harbor Fest Open House

    September 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Great Lakes Research Facility 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences. Explore interactive exhibits showcasing groundbreaking work in fish ecology, aquaculture, water chemistry, invasive species, and climate change. Meet the scientists and students working to protect the Great Lakes — and …

  • Mon 28
    Clark Evans smiles behind a gray background.

    Freshwater Colloquium – Model Development and Forecasting Activities Using the Model for Prediction Across Scales for Future NOAA Operational Weather Prediction Systems

    September 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm Colloquium
    School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    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 3:30-4:20 …

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