News Releases – Wisconsin Sea Grant

Underwater photography program for students and at-risk youths expands A unique program in northern Wisconsin uses the healing value and inspiration of spending time in water to aid youths facing significant mental health challenges and to educate middle and high school students. Thanks to funding from Wisconsin Sea Grant, the program is expanding its reach, and connecting teens with freshwater science.

Eight interns aid Wisconsin Sea Grant programs for ten weeks Over the course of ten weeks, eight interns are coming together to share their experiences. Their Wisconsin Sea Grant internships, targeted toward underserved and indigenous communities, are taking place this summer.

Wisconsin Sea Grant and Covid-19 While COVID-19 has disrupted our face-to-face operations, Sea Grant staff are working remotely and remain ready to serve the public through email and the phone.

Sea Grant’s Willison wins award for video in global competition The video Voices of the Coast, Mary Lou Schneider captured a silver award in a competition run by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Passion for fish leads student to water resources science-policy fellowship The Wisconsin Water Resources Science-Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship fits Gavin Dehnert's passion for water and desire to make a difference in water quality through policy work.

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.