A PFAS conundrum
Last summer, UW-Madison student Andrew Glasgow worked to develop an inexpensive, accessible method for detection of PFAS in drinking water. It didn’t go as planned.
Unsalted: The Wisconsin Sea Grant Blog
Lost Industries on the St. Louis River
Tony Dierckins shared his knowledge of the history of the industries surrounding the waterways of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, for the October River Talk. He focused on businesses that have been lost or changed along the way.
Mercury and microplastics research provides new experiences and scientific insights
By participating in the Freshwater@UW-Madison program, Kara Eppard developed her research skills, prepared for her future academic and career endeavors, and developed professional and social relationships with her peers, instilling connections that will last throughout her career.
Manoomin Symposium, Sponsored by Sea Grant
Wisconsin Sea Grant is one of the sponsors of a Manoomin (Wild Rice) Symposium happening in November. Check it out!
Making the world a better place
Summer research student, Melina Dennis, studied groundwater flooding but learned a whole lot more thanks to the Freshwater Collaborative.
Wild ricing in the St. Louis River Estuary: An immersive experience
Two of our staff members fully immersed themselves in the experience of harvesting wild rice.
Annual Wequiock Creek tobacco blessing
This year’s tobacco blessing featured youth groups from three Native Nations in a moving ceremony.
When too much water hinders water research
In the second of a series, Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program student, Jessica Alcorn, shares her research experience from this summer and provides a lesson in overcoming adversity.
Research scholars’ reflections
As part of an ongoing series, a summer research scholar reflects on wild rice research.
Reconnecting Menominee students with their roots in the bay of Green Bay
In an effort to connect Indigenous youth to their past, an archeological dig was held at Point au Sable in Green Bay this spring.