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SUMMARY:Freshwater Colloquium - Toward a Unified Great Lakes Early Detection Network: Applying eDNA Metabarcoding Across Jurisdictions to Identify Emerging Aquatic Invaders
DESCRIPTION: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 incorporate eDNA metabarcoding as a large-scale\, multi‑jurisdictional tool for identifying emerging invaders and characterizing fish community diversity. \nSince 2024\, USFWS field offices—supported by two specialized USFWS genetics laboratories—have implemented coordinated eDNA surveys throughout the Great Lakes basin. This collaboration is producing one of the region’s most extensive metabarcoding datasets to date\, revealing basin‑wide biodiversity patterns and highlighting potential indicators of newly arriving or expanding AIS. The program also emphasizes partnership with tribal\, state\, and federal natural resource agencies\, creating a shared early detection network grounded in consistent methods and communication. \nIntegrating metabarcoding into a broad operational framework has generated key lessons for developing effective early detection networks. These include refinements to sampling design\, improvements in laboratory workflows that increase throughput and reduce error\, and approaches for ensuring consistent interpretation of metabarcoding data across organizations. \nPreliminary results illustrate both the strengths and challenges of using metabarcoding at scale. The approach provides enhanced sensitivity for detecting low-abundance AIS signals\, supports more complete characterization of fish communities across heterogeneous habitats\, and highlights logistical and coordination challenges inherent in standardizing protocols across multiple agencies and jurisdictions. \nOur work showcases how a coordinated\, basin-wide eDNA metabarcoding framework can support AIS early detection and provide useful insights into best practices that may be transferable to other regions working to develop or expand molecular early detection networks. \nRachael Giglio is a geneticist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Whitney Genetics Lab located in Onalaska\, WI. Broadly\, her work focuses on using molecular tools to inform wildlife and fisheries management. In her current position\, she serves as a bioinformatician and data analyst to help process genetic metabarcoding data\, which involves identifying species present in environmental samples using DNA analysis. She earned her BS in Ecology and Conservation Biology from the University of Idaho\, MS and PhD in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, completed a postdoc at the Ohio State University\, and served as a researcher at the USDA National Wildlife Research Center. \nDr. Rachel J. Brown is Deputy Project Leader at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Whitney Genetics Laboratory in Onalaska\, Wisconsin. She leads environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding initiatives that support detection and monitoring of aquatic invasive species across the Great Lakes. She earned her Ph.D. (2014) and M.S. (2010) in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences from the University of Washington and previously served as Associate Director of the Salish Sea Research Center and faculty in the Native Environmental Science Program at Northwest Indian College. Her recent scholarship includes co‑authoring the MIEM Guidelines—Minimum Information for Reporting Environmental Metabarcoding Data (2024\, Editor’s Choice)—and contributing to ongoing efforts to standardize eDNA methodologies (2025). Brown’s earlier work spans ichthyology and systematics\, including the book Frogfishes: Biodiversity\, Zoogeography\, and Behavioral Ecology (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2020)\, recognized with the 2021 PROSE Award in Biological & Life Sciences. She serves the scientific community through editorial and review activities\, professional society leadership\, and outreach\, and remains committed to partnering with Tribal\, state\, and federal stakeholders to translate genomics research into practical conservation action in the Great Lakes region. \nThe 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. \nAll events will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in-person in the GLRF Ballroom. \nThe School of Freshwater Sciences Great Lakes Research Facility\, is located at 600 E. Greenfield Ave. \nFull schedule \n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/freshwater/event/freshwater-colloquium-rachel-giglio-2/
LOCATION:School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom\, First Floor\, 600 E Greenfield Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Colloquium - Lessons from the Great Conservationists of the Past
DESCRIPTION: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 tell the story of inspirational conservationists of the past—people like Rachel Carson\, Chico Mendes\, Billy Frank Jr. and Wangari Maathai. If we act with their passion and persistence\, we can achieve a sustainable and beautiful world! \nLarry A. Nielsen is Professor Emeritus of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University. A native of Chicago\, he has degrees from the University of Illinois\, University of Missouri and Cornell University. He spent 40 years as a faculty member and administrator at Virginia Tech\, Penn State and NC State. He has been a Department Head\, School Director\, College Dean and University Provost. He spent a year as a special staff member with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources during 1984-1985\, He is author of more than 100 publications\, including seven recent books: Provost: Experiences\, Reflections\, and Advice From a Former “Number Two” on Campus; Nature’s Allies\, 8 Conservationists who Changed our World; Wolfpack Ramblings—A Thousand-Mile Walk Across NC State’s Campus; Speaking Skills for Graduate Students; and\, three mystery novels\, Dead Man on Campus\, The Center Piece\, and Not So Innocent Abroad. He is a Fellow of the American Fisheries Society and was an Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor at NC State before retiring in January\, 2018. In 2020\, he was awarded the Excellence in Education Award by the American Fisheries Society\, based on his career achievements and\, in 2022\, the Sustained Achievement Award by the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation. In 2024\, he was honored to give the Justin Morrill Lecture celebrating the Land Grant University system. \nThe 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. \nAll events will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in-person in the GLRF Ballroom. \nThe School of Freshwater Sciences Great Lakes Research Facility\, is located at 600 E. Greenfield Ave. \nFull schedule \n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/freshwater/event/freshwater-colloquium-larry-nielsen/
LOCATION:School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom\, First Floor\, 600 E Greenfield Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Explorer Post 600 Open House
DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nUWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences is the proud new home to Explorer Post 600 with Scouting America. Exploring is open to all young men and women between 14 and 20 years of age. This program offers young adults a personal awareness of freshwater science through training\, practical experiences\, competition\, and many other activities. Additionally\, Explorer Post 600 promotes personal growth through character development\, respect for the environment and conservation\, Great Lakes education\, and collaboration with both peers and faculty.\n\nOn Wednesday\, Sept. 23rd\, we’re hosting an information night at Great Lakes Research Facility. Join us for more details about Exploring and the many valuable opportunities it provides! You’ll also have the chance to enroll in Explorer Post 600 at the information night.\n\nRegister if you plan to attend
URL:https://uwm.edu/freshwater/event/explorer-post-600-open-house/
LOCATION:Great Lakes Research Facility\, 600 E Greenfield Ave\, Milwaukee\, 53204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,Prospective Students,Public,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Harbor Fest Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 get hands-on with activities for all ages.
URL:https://uwm.edu/freshwater/event/harbor-fest-open-house/
LOCATION:Great Lakes Research Facility\, 600 E Greenfield Ave\, Milwaukee\, 53204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Colloquium – Model Development and Forecasting Activities Using the Model  for Prediction Across Scales for Future NOAA Operational Weather Prediction Systems
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll events will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in-person in the GLRF Ballroom. \nThe School of Freshwater Sciences Great Lakes Research Facility\, is located at 600 E. Greenfield Ave. \nFull schedule \nNOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory (GSL)\, part of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research\, seeks to improve Earth-system prediction capabilities across all weather-related hazards including severe convective storms\, intense rainfall\, winter storms\, tropical systems\, and phenomena such as wildfire smoke\, dust\, and pollen. GSL has a rich legacy in developing modeling systems for NOAA operations\, including the operational Rapid Refresh (RAP) and High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) models\, and in contributing to the development of Unified Forecast System (UFS) applications such as the first version of the Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFSv1) and the Global Forecast System (GFS). Given the increasing frequency of damaging high-impact weather events in recent years\, there is an increasing need for high-resolution modeling systems that can accurately\, faithfully\, and explicitly resolve precipitating phenomena\, fire-weather behavior\, aerosol radiative and cloud feedbacks\, and urbanization influences to improve forecast skill and inform improved end-user decision-making. Extensive development\, testing\, and evaluation at GSL and elsewhere over the last two years has indicated that the Model for Prediction Across Scales\, or MPAS\, can address these predictive needs. My presentation will provide a high-level overview of how the proverbial sauce is made: what is MPAS\, how physics processes are represented within MPAS\, the vital role of incorporating atmospheric observations to provide an accurate initial atmospheric representation\, how extensive computational codebases are maintained\, and the importance of rigorous testing and evaluation to guide our scientifically grounded\, hypothesis-driven model development activities. I will also present the outcomes of multiple testing and evaluation activities\, which demonstrate the substantial promise of MPAS-based weather prediction systems for future NOAA operational weather prediction systems to meet NOAA’s Numerical Weather Prediction Moonshot goal of world-leading skillful\, reliable\, and useful global\, storm-scale\, Earth-system model forecasts. Dr. Clark Evans is a Research Physical Scientist and the Physics Branch Chief with the Earth Prediction Advancement Division of NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) in Boulder\, CO. Before joining GSL in 2024\, he was a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). He joined UWM in 2011 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder\, CO. He received B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. degrees in Meteorology from Florida State University in 2004\, 2006\, and 2009\, respectively. \n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/freshwater/event/freshwater-colloquium-clark-evans/
LOCATION:School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom\, First Floor\, 600 E Greenfield Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53204
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