Tap-In: Water@UW-Madison News

Nov. 4; 4-6pm; Wisconsin Institute of Discovery. Present a poster, work of art or interactive display (other ideas welcome too). You are warmly invited to repurpose work or display something we’ve seen before – the purpose of the event is learning, networking, and spending time together as a community – so please, join us! Poster and Art applications are due by Oct. 28th. Register Here

We are seeking mentors for the 2026 Freshwater@UW summer research opportunities program. Freshwater@UW recruits undergraduate students from within and beyond Wisconsin and matches them to mentored research projects. The program runs for 9 weeks during the summer and culminates in a research symposium and poster session in early August. Mentors should expect to guide students in the execution of an independent research project that will help develop the skills, knowledge and abilities they need for future study. Mentors should submit their projects by Oct. 29.

Support for creatives to work in collaboration with a water professional to create art inspired by water research. $300-500 provided to offset artists' purchase of supplies and travel to the spring exhibition. Now accepting applications from creatives UW system-wide. Also accepting applications from water professionals and researchers interested in collaborating with undergraduate artists (no compensation provided). Applications due Oct. 31.

At this new, family-friendly event, you’ll enjoy hands-on activities that highlight some of the science required to create clean water from wastewater, explore updated educational spaces, and have a bit of fun at a fall-themed open house. At the all-ages Clean Water Showcase, you can explore the District's new Educational Lab, see the reimagined Fish Room, try hands-on water chemistry experiments, take a mini plant tour by horse-drawn wagon, and play carnival-style games as you learn steps we can all take to care for water and protect the environment.. Friday, 3–6pm. Saturday, 9:30–12pm ; Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1610 Moorland Road, Madison. Follow signs to enter at Gate 2.

CPEP seminar: Modeling Glacier and Ice-shelf Flow and Fracture using Computation and Data

Join us for this weeks CPEP seminar given by Ravi Duddu, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. 12:00 - 1:00pm; RM 823 Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences. Livestream

Limnology Seminar: Thomas Detmer, Iowa State University

Join us for this weeks Limnology Seminar given by Thomas Detmer, Assistant Professor at Iowa State University and Director of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center at Iowa State University. 12:05-12:55pm; Water Science Engineering Lab and Online. Zoom Link

UW–Madison Office of Sustainability: Sustainability Symposium

The fourth annual UW–Madison Sustainability Symposium will feature lightning talks, poster sessions, and a keynote address by Dr. Adele Houghton on architectural epidemiology. This event is hosted annually in partnership with Facilities Planning & Management, the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University Lectures, and the UW Environmental Awareness Fund, the Sustainability Symposium provides a space to share research on sustainability, generate ideas, and inspire collaboration. 1:00-5:30pm; Union South (Varsity Hall). Register Here

For more than four decades, environmental photographer and filmmaker James Balog has documented the profound ways human activity is reshaping Earth’s landscapes and climate. In this talk, Balog will share striking images and film clips from his global expeditions, revealing the visible signs of climate change — from receding glaciers and rising seas to floods and raging wildfires. Drawing on his experience at the intersection of art and science, Balog invites us to confront the human story within the Anthropocene and consider how creativity can illuminate paths toward environmental sustainability. 

this position exists to perform plant, water chemistry, soil, and macroinvertebrate monitoring of wetlands across Minnesota as a crew lead in the MPCA Biological Monitoring Program. This wetland monitoring data defines wetland condition quality across Minnesota for use in analysis, permitting, and reporting efforts. The incumbent is responsible for leading monitoring crews in accurate identification of all plants present in Minnesota’s wetland environment. Planning and coordination of MPCA’s wetland monitoring program work is necessary to meet monitoring goals. Applications due Nov. 4.

The Departments of Integrative Biology and Botany are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Ecology to join the research group at the Center for Limnology. We especially encourage candidates with expertise in fish and fisheries ecology. Other areas of interest include quantitative ecology, aquatic conservation, aquatic community and ecosystem ecology, aquatic food webs, and limnology. Our goal is to hire an outstanding and interactive scholar with broad research interests and promise for intellectual growth. Applications due Nov. 21.

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, seeks a highly motivated biologist to join our Great Lakes Initiative Team. As a Regional Biologist I, you will work with a team of biologists, engineers, and land protection professionals to identify, develop, fund and implement coastal and inland wetland restoration, enhancement and protection projects in Northeast Wisconsin to support DU’s waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission. Applications due Nov. 30.

Join the Center for Limnology’s North Temperate Lakes Long Term Ecological Research (NTL LTER) team as a Base Crew member! Get hands-on experience in freshwater ecology—work outdoors, gain lab and field skills, and contribute to a nationally recognized research initiative. No prior experience needed. Applications due Nov 1.

The student will work collaboratively with Dr. Kevin Wagner and other faculty on a USDA funded project to evaluate the impact of regenerative agricultural practices including cover cropping, crop rotation, no-tillage, and prescriptive grazing on soil, water, crop yields, greenhouse gases, carbon sequestration, and economics. Our goal is to intensify agricultural production while simultaneously maximizing ecosystem. Reach out to Water@UW-Madison for the full call. Respond by sending a cover letter describing research interests and experience, resume or CV, academic writing sample, and the names and contacts for three references to Dr. Kevin Wagner, kevin.wagner@okstate.edu Applications due Nov 15.

Finnancial support to UW-Madison graduate students to do master’s or doctoral thesis research on wild, stream-dwelling Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) or Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), specifically on individual or group behavior in use of natural habitat structure and the processes that form, alter, or destroy it. In all cases, the research must record and interpret data on habitat use by trout. Submit the following in a single email to Tara Mohan, temohan@wisc.edu: 1.Description of the research, highlighting how it fits the eligibility criteria (1,000 words maximum, not including references/citations), 2.Current resume/CV, 3. Letter of recommendation from UW-Madison faculty advisor. Applications due Dec. 1

This position will be essential to the completion of National Marine Sanctuary-Count effort around the Great Lakes. The sanctuary locations include the Thunder Bay, Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast, and Lake Ontario national marine sanctuaries. The Field Interviewer will conduct face-to-face interviewers with coastal visitors as they exit recreation sites.  Interviewers will travel to a variety of, general recreation sites. 6.5-month position. Applications due Nov. 1

The Research Priority Program is the cornerstone of WRF's research efforts. This competitive program enables WRF to strategically address broadly relevant water sector issues, challenges, and opportunities. See each funding opportunity for details. Ranges from $150,000 - $400,000, requires cost share. Applications due Nov. 20.

WCMP Grants are available for coastal wetland protection and habitat restoration, nonpoint source pollution control, coastal resource and community planning, Great Lakes education, public access and historic preservation. We anticipate awarding up to $1.3M. Applications due Nov. 3.

We are interested in innovative, ambitious pitches to improve the Great Lakes Ecosystem. GLPF takes a basin-wide view and has decades of experience creating change. Give us a call! Early conversations help us understand your vision for making a transformational impact on the Great Lakes ecosystem. To start, take a look at our list of strategic priorities and read our funding guidelines. They describe what we’re looking for and what we fund. But remember, we’re open to discussing any project with the potential to transform the Great Lakes for the better.

Check the Sustainability Research Hub's curated list of funding opportunities related to environmental sustainability.

Oct. 27–29 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI. The theme, “Stronger Together: Linking Land, Water, and People,” will feature presentations, lightning talks, workshops, field trips, and networking opportunities focused on conservation across Wisconsin's Lake Superior Basin. Register here.

Oct. 30 - Nov. 1. Columbus, OH. The NDiSTEM Conference is the leading multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM event in the country, a true celebration of science, culture, and community that serves, equips, and energizes participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Late registration available through Oct 30.

Nov. 3-6. Stateline, NV.  At the 2025 NAISMA Annual Conference, invasive species professionals from across North America will gather in Lake Tahoe, NV, to share breakthroughs, celebrate success stories, and shape the future of invasive species management. Register here.

Nov. 4-7. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Navigating Change Together: Enhancing Lake, Reservoir, and Watershed Resilience. Registration deadline Oct. 24.

Nov 17; 10am - 2pm. Join us for the second-annual Wisconsin RISE Initiative summit to learn more about the initiative’s progress over the past year and what’s to come in the months ahead. The event will include a plenary session featuring campus leaders followed by breakout sessions on each of the initiative’s three focus areas. The plenary session will include an opportunity for a brief Q&A with campus leadership. If you would like to submit a question for consideration, please submit via this form. We will address as many questions as we are able in the time allotted. Register here.

Dec. 15-19. New Orleans, LA. AGU25: Where Science Connects us. Connections. They link us together. Make us stronger. Help us grow. Give us hope. Move us forward. The Earth and space science community is all about connection. A vibrant hive of research, discovery, action, and solution. Connections twist and move. They pivot unpredictably. They can challenge us, surprise us, and sometimes delight us. From the lab to the field to the ballot box, science depends on connection. At AGU25 we celebrate all the ways we connect. The purpose of what we connect. The power of how we connect. The promise of where we connect. Early registration closes Nov. 6.

Feb 22-27. Glasgow, Scotland. The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community. At OSM, attendees from across the globe come together to advance global science, discover the latest research findings, and connect with peers, leading experts, and organizations committed to ocean sustainability.

Feb. 24-26. Baraboo, WI; The annual Wetland Science Conference is a program of Wisconsin Wetlands Association. The conference typically runs for 2-3 days and includes a keynote address, topical oral sessions, a poster session, workshops, working groups, a Wednesday evening networking event, and field trips to area wetlands. Scholarship applications due Jan 12, 2026. Call for abstracts through Nov. 15.

April 15-17. Stevens Point, WI. The 2026 Lakes and Rivers Convention is accepting presentation proposals for its annual conference. This is a student-friendly event! Students are encouraged to present a poster or lightning talk. The event will take place April 15-17 in Stevens Point. Details for submissions are here. 

April 28-29. Champaign, IL and Online. The conference will feature traditional 15-minute presentations and a poster session on the latest in emerging contaminant research, policies, and outreach in the soil, water, and air. In addition, there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion and networking with those interested in all aspects of emerging contaminants in the environment. Registration opens March 2026.

May 12-16. Montreal, Canada. Aquatic Confluence: Science. People. Knowledge. This congress will stimulate exchange of methodological approaches and learning across scales by bringing together scientists from freshwater and marine realms. The many ways these environments intersect will be a focal point, be it through organismal interactions or processes of stratification that underpin biogeochemical states. Furthermore, we wish to evoke connections among scientists as well as with stakeholders and indigenous knowledge keepers in the spirit of codesign to address society’s greatest issues around aquatic habitats and water resources. Abstracts due & early registration ends Nov. 5

UW-Madison Course Offering: Water and People SOIL SCI/ATM OCN/BSE 132

UW Madison will be offering a course focused on Water and People this summer, that counts towards the new Freshwater and Marine Sciences certificate major. This course is 3 credit hours, online, asynchronous, and held in the 8-week summer session.

NALMS is working to better understand the lake management needs and interests across Latin America. This short survey is part of a broader effort to build stronger, more inclusive relationships between NALMS, CALMS (California Lake Management Society), LAGO (Latin America Global Outreach), and lake-focused organizations throughout the region.Your input will directly inform our outreach strategies and help ensure that NALMS continues to engage diverse voices in meaningful ways.

Open until Nov. 21, 2025

Current’s Third Coast Water Seminar Series is back! Relaunching in Fall 2025, the series returns with a sharpened focus on the research, technologies, and policies advancing a circular water economy both in the Great Lakes region, the broader U.S., and globally. First Wednesday of each month.

Every Wednesday 12:05 - 12:55 in WSEL 2nd floor West and Zoom

Educational talk series open to the public. Approximately monthly at the East Side Club, 3:30-5pm.

Every Tuesday from 1-2 pm in AOSS room 823 or livestreamed

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Nov. 19; 1-2pm

Bring your coffee and learn about wetlands! Sessions are held on Zoom and feature time for audience Q&A. Dates vary.

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