Name: Freshwater Colloquium
Start: 2026-11-02T15:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-02T16:20:00-06:00
Location: School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor

September 2026
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 …
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 …
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! …
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 …
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 …
October 2026
Freshwater Colloquium: Bringing a National Estuarine Research Reserve to the Green Bay Estuary

October 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm Colloquium

School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom, First Floor 600 E Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Join Emily Tyner, Director of Freshwater Strategy at UW-Green Bay, to learn about the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERR) and the process of bringing a new reserve to Lake Michigan. The NERR is a national network of 30 sites …
Freshwater Colloquium: The Vadose Zone or the Twilight Zone? Tales of Uranium and Road Salt Travels Below Ground but Above the Water Table

October 12 @ 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 …
Freshwater Colloquium: Assessing the Basis for Heritable Phenotypic Variation in Lake Charr Ecomorphs of Lake Superior

October 19 @ 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 …
Freshwater Colloquium – Propositions for the next phase of the New Emscher’s evolution: Using speculative design to probe an uncanny watershed

October 26 @ 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 …
November 2026
Freshwater Colloquium

November 2 @ 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 …

September 2026

October 2026

November 2026