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CPEP seminar: Satellite-Based Flood Observations for Catalyzing Flood Adaptation and Justice

Join us for this weeks CPEP seminar given by Beth Tellman, Assistant Professor from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW–Madison.

Limnology Seminar: Sarah Ramirez, UW-Madison CFL

Join us for this weeks Limnology Seminar given by Postdoctoral Researcher Sarah Ramirez from UW - Madison. 12:05-12:55pm; Water Science Engineering Lab and Online. Zoom Link

Water Resources Management Practicum Presentation: Future Beaver Dam Lake Management 

The UW–Madison Water Resources Management program 2025 cohort invites you to a culminating presentation regarding their work on Beaver Dam Lake. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Presentation begins at 6:00PM. In person in Memorial Library Room 126 and livestreamed on Zoom. Register Here

The Research Scientist will work with all aspects of the ERIC, its projects, and collaborative relationships.  Specifically, the Research Scientist will support field research projects by conducting field sampling, sample preparation, and analysis of a variety of surface and drinking water samples.  This includes primary support for the outreach programs around Wisconsin.  The Research Scientist may also mentor student interns and will support Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin activities. Applications due Dec. 8.

The Environmental Specialist will provide technical and policy support to the 1854 Treaty Authority and member reservations, the Bois Forte and Grand Portage bands. The position will be responsible for consultation and project activities related to the environmental health of the 1854 Ceded Territory. Specific duties may include but are not limited to: involvement in workgroups and planning initiatives (ex. Lake Superior Partnership, watershed planning), St. Louis River estuary restoration, review and consultation activities related to environmental impacts from industrial or other development projects, natural resource monitoring projects, and outreach and education activities. The position will be located in the offices of the 1854 Treaty Authority in Duluth, MN. Applications due Dec. 12.

Ecosystems Journal seek an experienced individual in the Madison, WI, area to oversee the daily editorial and workflow operations for the peer-reviewed journal, ECOSYSTEMS. The journal has been published since 1998 under the leadership of co-editors in chief Drs. Monica G. Turner and Stephen R. Carpenter and supported by an outstanding editorial board. ECOSYSTEMS is part of the SpringerNature portfolio of journals and is a respected outlet for articles in terrestrial, inland water and ocean ecosystem science. We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated team member who enjoys the process of science publishing. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the scientific publishing process, exceptional organizational and time management skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate professionally with authors, reviewers, subject editors and the coeditors in chief. Applicants should email a single PDF with Managing Editor in the subject line to Dr. Monica Turner (turnermg@wisc.edu) that includes a cover letter summarizing your interest in and experience relevant to the position; your resume or CV; and the names and contact information for three professional references. Accepting applications now; position will remain open until filled. 

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.

CUAHSI is seeking graduate student fellows to join the 2026 Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute to be held June 8 - July 22, 2026. As a Fellow, you will work with peers from across the country on research projects that advance water prediction. Students work in teams to complete a research project related to a larger topic or theme. If you are interested in growing your professional skillset and network while contributing to cutting-edge research in water prediction, we encourage you to apply. Apply by Jan. 12.

CIGLR administers an annual Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program, in partnership with the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). We place promising undergraduate (junior or senior as of Fall 2024) and graduate students with both academic and federal research mentors. Through this program, students work on substantive research issues in the Great Lakes and undergo a career training program that equips them with the knowledge and skills to be the next generation of Great Lakes scientists.

Calling undergrads! Would you like to help solve water-related challenges? Join the Freshwater@UW summer research opportunities program for an incredible mentored research experience and professional development. Work in Wisconsin alongside global experts in biology, history, chemistry, ecology, economics, engineering, and more. Includes summer stipend, housing and travel.  Applications due Feb. 15.

The UW Arboretum is seeking proposal from graduate student researchers for the 2026 Arboretum Research Fellowships. We invite proposals in all areas relevant to our mission to conserve and restore Arboretum lands, advance restoration ecology, and foster the land ethic. There are multiple fellowships available. The funding period begins in May 2026. Proposals are due Feb. 1.

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is offering summer internships through the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). These positions provide hands-on experience in environmental and public health testing, with opportunities across areas like water microbiology, environmental chemistry, toxicology, and sample receiving. Students will gain exposure to lab operations, data management, and quality systems while working alongside scientists at Wisconsin’s public health lab. Applications due Dec. 12.

The LAKES REU is recruiting eight students from ANY university to join its 10th cohort June 7-Aug. 8, 2026. The REU is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense ASSURE program. Housing, stipends, and funds for food will be provided to accepted students. UW-Stout will also provide funding for students to present their research at a national conference in the year following their summer research. Applications due Feb. 1.

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.

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

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. Register Today.

Jan. 27-29. Fayetteville, AR. Join early career researchers from across the 12 Gulf Hypoxia Task Force states for an intensive three-day forum designed to advance nutrient reduction science in the Mississippi River Basin. This workshop brings together undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers from diverse disciplines including engineering, biology, chemistry, economics, social sciences, extension, and policy. We seek passionate early career researchers whose work addresses water quality challenges in the Mississippi River Basin, with particular interest in the seven Gulf Hypoxia Task Force research priority areas. Applications are especially encouraged from researchers at institutions within the 12-state basin region. Register by Dec. 5.

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.

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. 25

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.

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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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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