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Limnology Seminar: Lake Mendota from above: Testing the sensitivity of hyperspectral data to spatial and temporal variations in water quality; Sophia Skoglund, UW-Madison CFL Hanson Lab; & Title TBA; Ella Schmidt, UW-Madison UW-Madison Applied and Aquatic Microbiology McMahon Lab; 12:05-12:55pm (CST); Water Science Engineering Lab & Zoom
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ASC Director Finalist Presentation: Jen Hauxwell, Ph.D., Research Program Associate Director of the ASC; UW-Madison's Aquatic Sciences Center - Working Together to Care for Wisconsin's Waters and Communities; 2-3 pm, Memorial Union (TITU), 800 Langdon St.
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ASC Director Finalist Presentation: Christy Remucal, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Interim Director of the ASC; Addressing water quality issues using actionable science; 10:30-11:30 am; Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building), 425 Henry Mall, Room 1111
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Highlighted deadlines occur prior to our next newsletter.
★ next to opportunities are new this week!
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Direct and manage activities of all Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division departments and programs’ goals including its environmental, natural resources, and food sovereignty areas. The person in this position should be a skilled communicator with the ability to relate and collaborate with a wide range of partners. Apply by Feb. 14.
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The Environmental Technician applies their interest and knowledge to field sampling and database management techniques. The incumbent will be most involved in the collection and data entry of water quality and environmental parameters at various monitoring sites on the Red Cliff reservation, but opportunities to be involved in other projects of interest will also occur. Apply by Feb. 14.
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The key role includes carrying out habitat management and restoration projects associated with grant requirements and restoration projects initiated by the Land Trust. These projects include management for rare target species, invasive species management, and grassland restoration projects. Start date: April-early May (flexible). Apply by Feb. 16
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The Steward’s key role includes assisting with property and infrastructure maintenance and supporting the Stewardship program. This may include tasks like mowing trails, boundary marking, and assisting with the volunteer program. Start date: Mid-late May (flexible) Apply by Feb. 16
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We are seeking a sincere and knowledgeable Environmental Specialist with a focus on wetland ecology to join our team. The role involves conducting research on and restoration of Mayom ~ wild rice (Zizania spp.) within the Winnebago Watershed. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to habitat restoration efforts, understand environmental impacts, and aid in the long-term prosperity of our relatives within the local ecosystem. The position is grant funded through 11/30/2027 through an EPA Community Change Grant. Position start date projected to be 3/5/25. Applications will be reviewed after the close date of Feb. 18, 2025.
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The Community Outreach Project Lead will play a critical role in bridging our project efforts with the Brothertown Indian Community, other watershed communities, and Tribes throughout the state. This person will serve as a liaison, community educator, and engagement coordinator to ensure that local voices, traditions, and needs are central to the restoration and cultural revitalization activities. The position is grant funded through 11/30/2027 through an EPA Community Change Grant. Applications will be reviewed after the close date of Feb. 18, 2025.
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The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer and “face of the organization” and is responsible for its overall leadership, day to day operations, and strategic direction. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will implement the mission, vision, and goals of Friends of Lake Wingra while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. The first round of applications will be reviewed on Feb. 18. Position open until filled.
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters Educators will play a vital role in the implementation of our aquatic invasive species (AIS) program. The timeframe of employment is from mid-May through September, with some flexibility based on candidate availability. Apply by Feb. 21
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Crossroads at Big Creek Learning Center and Nature Preserve, located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is pleased to offer two LTE positions for the summer of 2025. Both positions are flexible, with funding anticipated for up to 10 weeks, working 35 hours per week. Both positions would aid in Crossroads land management, ecological restoration, educational programming, and volunteer work parties. Applications are due Feb. 28
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This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. This position is responsible for managing our annual campaign, maintaining donor databases, analyzing engagement metrics, building community relationships, and supporting event logistics. Position open until filled. Applications submitted before Mar. 28 are given preference.
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Responsibilities include controlling invasive plants like Phragmites and Japanese Knotweed, conducting boat inspections, surveying and mapping invasive species, and providing educational outreach. Apply by Apr. 30
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Rock River Coalition is seeking two new Board Members with diverse experiences and backgrounds to serve on its Board of Directors...Members of the Board offer strong strategic guidance, organizational governance, and uphold and advance the organization’s mission and value. Both 2- and 3-year terms are available. Virtual and in person options are available for our monthly meetings. The position remains open until filled.
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These positions focus on educating boaters about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through watercraft inspection and outreach at public boat landings around Green Lake. The roles involve watercraft inspection, educational activities, and data reporting, with positions running from late May through Labor Day weekend. The positions offer flexible, part-time hours with the opportunity for full-time work, and a competitive hourly wage with a performance bonus. Positions remain open until filled.
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INTERNSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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We invite research proposals in all areas relevant to the Arboretum mission, including the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in restoration ecology, invasive species monitoring and management, stormwater impacts, horticulture, visitor experiences, citizen science, science communication, public engagement, K–12 outdoor education, addressing diversity and inclusion, and the collection and analysis of long-term monitoring data at remnant and restored sites. As a Research Fellow, you will be funded up to $8000, have access to Arboretum resources and land, and become part of a supportive cohort. The deadline to apply has been extended to Feb. 15, 2025.
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This role provides hands-on experience in fieldwork, water quality sampling, invasive species prevention, and community education, with opportunities to assist with data management and support key watershed programs. Interns will also lead a special summer project and help prepare for community events. The position offers a stipend of $8,400 over 14 weeks, with mileage reimbursement, and is a great fit for students pursuing a degree in environmental science, biology, or education. The position remains open until filled.
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This position will assist in the creation of educational materials to reduce the incidence and severity of surface and groundwater-impacting manure spills/incidents through researching/summarizing digital, online and paper records to determine the root causes of manure spills/incidents, environmental impacts, and remediation, summarizing trends, and developing a reduction/prevention strategy. Open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates. Deadline: Open until filled (posted Feb 10 2025) For information, contact kevin.erb@wisc.edu
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Tasks may include field surveys, ground-truthing maps, volunteer events, site monitoring, invasive species removal, data management, and reporting. Please contact Miriam Duero at miriam@glaciallakes.org to apply.
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The Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program provides high-impact educational opportunities by facilitating immersive, hands-on mentored research experiences in freshwater science across the 13 UW Institutions. This program is for undergraduates and is an onsite, paid summer research experience. Applications close Feb 15.
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Water@UW-Madison is pleased to partner with the Morgridge Center for Public Service to offer a new funding opportunity to support community-based water research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Thanks to generous support from the provost, grants will provide up to $10,000 to UW-Madison faculty, staff, or graduate students to design and implement a new community-based research (CBR) project, add a CBR component to existing work, or continue an ongoing CBR project. Two rounds of funding are available in 2025. In each round, allocated funds will be awarded according to project priority until they are exhausted. Applications that fail to secure funding in the first round are welcome to re-apply.
- 1st round of funding: apply by Feb 15, 2025
- 2nd round of funding apply by Apr 15, 2025
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Applicants from a variety of backgrounds including natural and social sciences, law, engineering, and communications can be competitive for this fellowship. Here is the student guide to apply. Fellowships begin on Feb 1, 2026. Applications are due to the Wisconsin Sea Grant program by Feb 19, 2025 (5 pm CST), and should be submitted via email to jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu. Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to Wisconsin Sea Grant by emailing jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu as soon as possible to notify the program that they intend to apply, receive application support, and to set up a meeting with our Wisconsin Sea Grant director.
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The Coastal Resilience Fellowship, which will place 33 fellows with Climate Resilience Regional Challenge projects. The fellowship is a two-year opportunity (June 2025 to June 2027) offering a competitive salary of $42,000 to $56,000, depending on the cost of living in the fellowship location, plus medical benefits and travel and relocation expense reimbursement. Interested applicants should apply by Feb. 28, 2025.
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The National Sea Grant Law Center (Law Center) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for eligible applicants to conduct research on the effectiveness of laws and policies related to coastal resilience! The 2025 Coastal Resilience Program grants offer a recommended two-year project period with a funding level of $150,000. Anticipated Award Start Date: February 1, 2026 Letters of Intent: Due by 5 pm CST on Mar. 5, 2025; Full Proposals: Due by 5 pm CST on May 7, 2025
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Internships will be available in the following areas: Well Water Sampler Intern; Operations & Maintenance Intern; Engineering Intern; Pollution Prevention Intern. This program is an excellent opportunity for enrolled university and technical college students to gain valuable experience in their field of interest while making an impact on the organization and our local communities, enhancing the quality of our water. Applications are due Mar. 30, 2025.
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For the student guide, click here. This NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship program is aimed at PhD candidates who are United States citizens interested in population and ecosystem dynamics and marine resource economics. Interested students should contact jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu for more information about the application process for Wisconsin applicants. Closing Date for applications is Mar. 13, 2025.
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The Center for Ecology and the Environment (CEE) will be offering two awards of $5,000 each to help support field research, travel-related expenses related to research, conference attendance, or other direct research costs. The mission of the CEE is to foster research, connectedness, instruction, and outreach among ecologists at UW-Madison and beyond. he award was created to honor Aldo Leopold’s scholarship on land ethics, which taught us that human beings are an integral part of the environment and gain physical, economic, and spiritual sustenance from it. Applications are due on Feb. 15.
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The Angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program provides financial assistance to partners who conduct Angler R3 programs and activities in Wisconsin. Funding is provided through the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish Restoration Act, a federal aid program. The goals of the Angler R3 grant program are to grow the numbers of anglers in Wisconsin and expand angling participation among adults, particularly from non-traditional audiences. Deadline to apply is Feb 18, 2025
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The purpose of this scholarship award is to provide financial support to graduate students who are doing 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. Applications are due Feb. 28
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Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R5-GL2025-FMSP. Under this competition, up to $7,200,000 may be awarded for one cooperative agreement over an approximate six-year period. This NOFO solicits applications from eligible entities for a cooperative agreement to be awarded pursuant to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan IV (pdf) (5.31 MB, November 2024). EPA is requesting applications for a project to perform analyses in support of the Great Lakes Fish Monitoring and Surveillance Program. Applications must be submitted to EPA through Grants.gov by 10:59 p.m. CST on Mar. 14, 2025.
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Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R5-GL2025-CWMP. Under this competition, up to $12,000,000 may be awarded for one cooperative agreement over an approximate six-year period. This NOFO solicits applications from eligible entities for a cooperative agreement to be awarded pursuant to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan IV (pdf) (5.31 MB, November 2024). EPA is requesting applications for a project to perform sample collection and analyses in support of the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Monitoring Program. Applications must be submitted to EPA through Grants.gov by 10:59 p.m. CST on Mar. 14, 2025.
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The National Sea Grant Office (NSGO) anticipates approximately $1,000,000 in FY2025 federal funds will be available to eligible applicants to support 2-3 projects that will develop and execute local, regional and national programs, workshops and services to enable fishermen to enter career paths and make a living supplying seafood from our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes. Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov by Apr 23, 2025.
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February 25-27, 2025 in La Crosse, WI.
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Friday, Mar. 7; 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM CST; Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) at 750 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53705
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14th National Monitoring Conference from Mar 10-14, 2025, in Green Bay, WI. Hybrid options available.
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Mar 26-28; Stevens Point and virtual (select concurrent sessions and keynotes); Theme: The Power of Words: Working for Our Waters; The event will feature keynote speakers, as well as interactive workshops, and content-rich concurrent sessions, with time for speakers to address participants' questions.
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Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, on Apr 10 & 11, 2025
Registration is open. Early Bird Pricing ends on Mar. 29.
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Apr 29, 2025; 2025 Photo Contest is now open and accepting photos for next year's competition. Photo submissions are due by Friday, Apr. 11.
The deadline for all following submissions is 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, Feb. 20. Selected presenters will be notified by mid-March.
- Lightning talk: an 5 minute presentation focused on highlights or an update on a project, initiative, or local conservation issue. More information and submit your talk topic here.
- Conservation cafe: an interactive 20 minute discussion or session around a project, initiative, or local conservation issue. More information and submit your cafe idea here.
- Student project: poster or artwork describing student work completed at any high school, college, or university. More information and submit your project topic here.
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May 5 from 2:00 -5:00pm at Varsity Hall III, Union South
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Forest + River Journey: May 12-16, 2025
Along our Forest + River route we will visit the land and people shaped by Wisconsin’s waterways. An immersive 5-day travel experience for UW-Madison faculty and staff to learn about the educational, industrial, social, and political realities of Wisconsin. Eligibility and application details at https://wiseminar.wisc.edu/apply/. Deadline to apply: February 15, 2025.
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June 1-5, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; This year’s symposium theme is Deltas and the Coast: A Biogeochemical Nexus with Global Consequences.
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June 2–6, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Navigating Change Together: Enhancing Lake, Reservoir, and Watershed Resilience
Nov. 4–7, 2025; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Call for abstracts open until Apr. 11, 2025
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Award recipients are Wisconsin residents and organizations who made significant contributions in 2024 to prevent, control or eradicate invasive species that harm Wisconsin's native lands and waters. Nominees can be individuals, groups or organizations who showed exemplary efforts to address issues surrounding invasive species. To nominate an individual or organization, download and complete a nomination form [PDF] and email the completed form to invasive.species@wisconsin.gov by midnight on Feb. 16, 2025.
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Before the 2025 festival, catch up with an exclusive “rewind” of six must-see films from 2024: Paddle Tribal Waters; 6,000 Miles; Chicas al Agua (Girls to the Water); INWARD; Finding the Line; Study Aboard
Feb. 17 from 6-8 pm at Marquee Cinema, Union South. Register to reserve your spot! (Free)
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The ACS administers two institutes with complementary missions. The Sea Grant Institute and Water Resources Institute both support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. The center was established as a unique partnership in 1999. It is a highly efficient and cost-effective state-federal model for drawing out the best from Wisconsin’s aquatic scientists who, collaboratively, make a difference statewide, nationwide and around the world. The ASC is also the home to multi-disciplinary organization Water@UW-Madison.
The finalists will deliver public presentations in person. The presentations will also be livestreamed.
- Jen Hauxwell, PH.D., Research Program Associate Director of the ASC; UW-Madison's Aquatic Sciences Center - Working Together to Care for Wisconsin's Waters and Communities; 2-3 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025; Memorial Union (TITU), 800 Langdon St.
- Christy Remucal, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Interim Director of the ASC; Addressing water quality issues using actionable science; 10:30-11:30 am; Friday, Feb. 21, 2025; Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building), 425 Henry Mall, Room 1111
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The River Alliance of Wisconsin and The Barrymore Theatre present the 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival: Where Activism Gets Inspired. Come for an evening of inspiring films, fun raffles, and a community of people who love Wisconsin’s water. Advance tickets available online, by phone and at our ticket outlets. Day of show tickets will only be available by phone or at the box office. This event takes place on Mar. 20 at 7 pm.
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Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: Monitoring and Controlling Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Noon to 1 p.m. (Central)
What do sea lamprey, zebra and quagga mussels, round goby, and phragmites all have in common? They have invaded the Great Lakes and are changing the entire ecosystem.
Join us for a webinar that highlights some of the current research around monitoring and controlling invasive species in the Great Lakes.
Panelists will include: Harvey Bootsma, Associate Dean & Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences; Janice Gilbert, Executive Director, Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, Ontario; Sara Good, Professor of Genetics and Genomics, University of Winnipeg; Steve Pothoven, Fishery Biologist, NOAA GxLERL Lake Michigan Field Station, Michigan
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★ Rising Tides Seminar: University-Community Research Response to COVID-19: Amplified Water insecurities on the Navajo Nation
COVID-19 amplified water insecurities across the world and disproportionately impacted indigenous communities. Dr. Karletta Chief will focus on the university-community research response to address amplified water insecurities as a results of the COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation stemming from a previous 3 year partnerships with Diné College and a NSF Research Training Program.
Feb. 27 from 3:30-4:30 pm in Noland Hall, Room 108 (250 N Mills St.)
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★ Biology Colloquium: Impacts to Diné Activities with the San Juan River after the Gold King Mine Spill
On August 5, 2025, 3 million gallons of acid mine drainage was accidentally discharged from the Gold King Mine near Silverton, colorado into Cement Creek which is a tributary of the Animas and San Juan Rivers. Dr. Karletta Chief will discuss the 43 distinct activities between the Diné and the San Juan River highlight the importance for scientists and disaster responders to include cultural and spiritual factors when responding to environmental disasters and conducting a risk assessment in an Indigenous community.
Feb. 27 from 3:30-4:30 pm in Noland Hall, Room 108 (250 N Mills St.)
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This event takes place on Wednesday, Mar. 12 from 9 am - 3 pm and is in-person at the Discovery Building (The Forum). Lunch will be provided. Please register by friday, Feb, 28. This workshop seeks to answer the question: How can community partners more meaningfully be engaged in federal grant proposals?This event is cosponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, the UniverCity Alliance, the Morgridge Center for Public Service, the Morgridge Institute for Research, the College of Letters & Science, and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Mar 14th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; TITU, Memorial Union, UW-Madison
New and past Water@UW grantees will share insights into best practices and challenges in conducting participatory water-based research. Research teams will present summaries of their work, and a moderator will facilitate discussions among panelists and field questions from the audience. Whether you’re well-practiced in community-based research or looking to incorporate a new CBR component into your water-related work, we invite you to join the conversation. Snacks and refreshments included.
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Excellence at the Tap: Report Cards for Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Utilities; Manny Teodoro, Professor of Public Affairs, April 23; 11:30-1:00 pm; Varsity Hall Union South, Lunch included with registration fee ($15). Register here by April 8: https://go.wisc.edu/p5jx4
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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.
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From April or May to October, our 200+ volunteer stream monitors collect monthly data about the health of our streams across the Rock River Basin. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and various county Land and Water Conservation Departments use the data to better understand watershed protection and restoration needs. Want to help protect a stream near you? Consider attending one of our hands-on training workshops. Anyone interested in volunteering or just learning more is welcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to measure water quality and be ready to adopt your own stream monitoring site. No experience or equipment needed!
Stream Monitoring Workshop Dates:
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Help out with office work, events, fieldwork, or a group volunteering event.
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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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Wisconsin Sea Grant and Water Resources Institute listserv
The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant and Water Resources Institutes routinely share information about state and federal research and fellowship funding opportunities. To subscribe to Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institutes’ RFP listserv, send an email to jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu.
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Wisconsin Sea Grant Education Listserv
Wisconsin Sea Grant invites you to join our listserv to receive announcements for professional learning opportunities and resources for teaching Great Lakes literacy to educators, students, youth and families. Send an email to akmoser@aqua.wisc.edu to be added to our list.
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The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state extension-led collaboration working to ensure safe and sufficient water supplies across the North Central Region and beyond.
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Water@UW-Madison is a resource for communication, collaboration, and information on water related research, events, and outreach in the UW water community and beyond.
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