Undergraduate research scholars tackle issues relevant to Great Lakes communities
UW-Madison students Rykia Amos and Celeste Gunderson conducted original research under the mentorship of Wisconsin Sea Grant’s David Hart.
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Minnesota and Wisconsin educators invited to land-based water workshop
Educators in Minnesota and Wisconsin are invited to sign up for a virtual workshop about how people influence the Great Lakes.
Introducing “Introduced,” Sea Grant’s newest podcast
Launching May 27, “Introduced: Aquatic invaders and stories from our changing waters” will cover a range of topics related to aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.
Wisconsin’s Knauss Fellow broadens horizons through policy and communications work on ocean issues
In Wisconsin, Joe Naughton studied hydrology and urban water issues. Now, as a Knauss Fellow, he’s expanding his knowledge of ocean issues, policy and communication.
What’s in store for Great Lakes water levels? Find out online
The recorded version of a Zoom webinar gives Lake Michigan coastal residents valuable information about water level forecasts, emergency management activities and much more.
Deterring geese on the St. Louis River to protect wild rice
The River Talk series is going online for the final talk for this academic year. On May 13, Sam Hansen, former undergraduate research fellow with the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, will present a talk via Zoom.
Aquatic Sciences Center plays key role in Water@UW-Madison symposium
The virtual symposium takes places Tuesday, May 5 and touches upon a wide array of water issues.
Sea Grant research addresses the growing crisis of PFAS exposure, finds PFAS in rainwater
A Wisconsin Sea Grant-funded project has helped improve the state’s capability to test for PFAS and led to the discovery of their widespread presence in rainwater across the country.
Maritime archaeology initiative will bring Wisconsin’s historic lumber trade alive for learners of all ages
Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists will lead the effort.
Lake Talks series postponed
Due to public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the remaining events in the spring Lake Talks speaker series will be rescheduled for the fall.