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Evan Larson, Professor of Environmental Sciences and Society, UW-Platteville. A decade of undergraduate research at UW-Platteville on prairie oaks and eastern redcedar lead to a network of tree-ring data that provides annually-resolved insights on a suite of hydrologic variables, from drought and groundwater elevations in southwest Wisconsin, to rainfall over the Corn Belt, to a nascent gridded drought reconstruction that will span the Great Plains. Climate, People, and the Environment Program (CPEP) Seminar; noon - 1pm; room 823 AOSS or Online.

Nidhal Jegham (lead author of How Hungry is AI?). As AI systems scale and their use grows, their environmental footprint is becoming impossible to ignore. The energy and water demands of large language models now rival those of entire cities, yet most organizations remain opaque about their actual resource usage. 1-2pm; Online.

Consultant Jessica Niekrasz will provide an introductory look at how anaerobic digesters support environmental and agricultural sustainability. 4-5pm; East Side Club at 3735 Monona Dr. in Madison

Individual Introductions; Center for Limnology faculty, staff, students and partners. Water Science and Engineering Lab (2nd floor West), and Zoom.

Austin Baldwin (USGS), Yongli Wager (Wayne State), Julia Masterman (CUAHSI; moderating). A facilitated discussion examining specific challenges, innovative methods, and new areas of study. Online; 12 - 1pm; Registration required.

The position assists with the oversight and strategic planning for the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) and may assist with directing a variety of research activities. The person in this position is responsible for obtaining grants, contracts, and other sources of extramural funds that capitalize on current research staff expertise and existing laboratory infrastructure to support both existing projects or programs or new offshoot projects or programs within LSRI’s core research. Application deadline is Sept. 15

★The new Freshwater and Marine Sciences Certificate is now open for declaration! Freshwater and marine ecosystems are vital to human well-being.  Both freshwater and marine systems are also highly threatened. Creating a sustainable future will require people with a foundational understanding of these ecosystems.

Surface water education, outreach, planning and implementation. Funding caps vary from $5K (education) to $500K (AIS Research & Demonstration). Pre-applications due to DNR Sept. 15 for eligibility to submit a final application on Nov. 15.

★Sustainability Research Hub – UW–Madison: UW-Madison’s Sustainability Research Hub works with the UW’s College of Agricultural and Life Science to produce a curated list of funding opportunities related to environmental sustainability.

The community-based learning course development grant supports the development of new community-based learning courses or the addition of a community-based component. Administered by the Morgridge Center, up to $5K per course is available for new community-based learning courses or current courses that add a community-based learning component. This grant can only be awarded once per course or course section. Applications due Sept 26.

Community-based research is that which is conducted in collaboration with community members to address a community-identified question, with the goal of producing knowledge and social action, change, and/or justice. Up to $5K available per project. In this context, ‘community’ may refer to a specific organization, geographic area, or collection of individuals or grassroots groups with a common goal. Applications due Sept. 26.

Grants to foster public engagement and the advancement of the Wisconsin Idea, the principle that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Proposals are encouraged for new community-engaged activities that partner with community and off-campus organizations to extend and apply research, education, and practice-based knowledge to address needs and foster mutual learning. Up to $4K seed grant proposals and $120K project grant applications are due on Sept. 30.

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.

Nov. 4-7; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Navigating Change Together: Enhancing Lake, Reservoir, and Watershed Resilience. Early bird registration by Sept. 12. Regular deadline Oct. 24.

Sept. 21-18; Ithaca, NY and Livestream. Critical climate conversations—spanning nuclear energy, AI for climate, nature finance, built environment, health, and agriculture.

Sept. 29-Oct 3; Traverse City, MI and virtual. The 2025 meeting will feature symposia on piping plovers, common terns, and rails; and a workshop on GPS apps; Fun and engaging student events to foster networking and professional development; A welcoming community of passionate scientists and conservationists. Registration extended.

Oct. 28-30; Duluth, MN. Our meetings offer an opportunity for Great Lakes stakeholders to convene with colleagues and share perspectives on important Great Lakes issues. Join us as we continue to address issues of common concern, develop shared solutions and collectively advance an agenda to protect and enhance the region’s economic prosperity and environmental health. Registration closes Oct. 20.

April 15-17; Stevens Point, WI. The 2026 Lakes and Rivers Convention is accepting presentation proposals for its annual conference. The deadline is Oct. 1. 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. 

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. The Call for Special Sessions is open now through Sept. 29, 2025.

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.

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

Join Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust for our annual donor appreciation event, Land Fest! This is our biggest event of the year to thank all of our community members for making this conservation work possible. This year’s Land Fest will take place at Wequiock Creek Natural Area. Sept. 6, 10am - 2pm. Registration is required for this event.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collaborating with the Illinois Natural History Survey and Earlham College to better understand avian disease outbreaks in Green Bay, Lake Michigan. So far we have modeled 14 species of waterbirds to identify habitat and spatial overlap; however, this modeling should be complimented by our collective knowledge of waterbirds and the bay. Please fill out the below survey, which will close on Sept. 8 at 11:59pm.

As a new outreach effort of the Maternal Child Health Equity & Safety (MatCHES) Lab at the School of Human Ecology (SoHE), University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by Dr. Zoua Vang, the Grant Writing Resource Opportunity to Strengthen Community Wellbeing (GROW) Initiative provides pro bono support to community-based organizations seeking to secure new funding streams. Send an email to Dr. Vang (zoua.vang@wisc.edu) by Sept. 12 to participate.

A day of fun activities, farm tours, food, music, and more at Bouressa Family Farm. This event will showcase the organizations affiliated with the conservation work and agriculture happening on the farm. Sept. 13 from 3pm - 11pm

Join University Housing and the Office of Sustainability from Sept. 15-19, 2025 for a week-long celebration of sustainability and campus life! Pedal fast on the blender bike or cycle through the Sustainability Showcase. Pick up a meal at the Green Fund Kickoff or drop off clothes at the all-campus swap. Whether you’re a first-year resident or a returning Badger, Sustain-a-Bash invites students to come together, have fun, and learn how #BadgersLiveSustainably

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

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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Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and 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.

Help out with office work, events, fieldwork, or a group volunteering event. 

We are happy to place volunteers on projects that support our lakes! Opportunities include skilled office and administration assistance, special events, and watershed projects like shoreline restoration or beach clean ups.

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